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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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...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 pages (Starter) 6,000 pages (Standard) vi 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 ...
...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 pages (Starter) 6,000 pages (Standard) vi 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 ...
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... the items listed below: - printer - Do not place the printer: - print cartridge - 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 the printer and all accessories from the packaging...materials in case 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. Setup Guide and...
... the items listed below: - printer - Do not place the printer: - print cartridge - 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 the printer and all accessories from the packaging...materials in case 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. Setup Guide and...
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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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..., but nothing prints. Jobs are blank. Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge may be out of the parallel cable to be connected to use something other end of toner. Using a parallel interface cable Your printer requires an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. We recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20...
..., but nothing prints. Jobs are blank. Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge may be out of the parallel cable to be connected to use something other end of toner. Using a parallel interface cable Your printer requires an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. We recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20...
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...; Make sure there isn't too much paper in the paper feeder. paper feeder. To print a test page, the print cartridge must be installed (see Installing the print cartridge). 12 Chapter 1: The basics Troubleshooting Tips Problem: What to do: Toner smudges appear 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. The ...
...; Make sure there isn't too much paper in the paper feeder. paper feeder. To print a test page, the print cartridge must be installed (see Installing the print cartridge). 12 Chapter 1: The basics Troubleshooting Tips Problem: What to do: Toner smudges appear 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. The ...
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... 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 Printer drivers for a total of 68MB of printer memory. You can buy and install...
... 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 Printer drivers for a total of 68MB of printer memory. You can buy and install...
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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. Note: Exposing the photoconductor to light may damage the print cartridge. Installing memory 15
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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.
... 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.
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...you to clear the paper path. 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 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 light may damage the print cartridge. Note: Exposing the photoconductor to resume printing. If the paper has just started to feed from the output bin. 2 Turn the...
...you to clear the paper path. 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 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 light may damage the print cartridge. Note: Exposing the photoconductor to resume printing. If the paper has just started to feed from the output bin. 2 Turn the...
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The plain paper will remove any remaining adhesive in the fusing unit. Note: Serious damage to your printer may occur if adhesive labels remain in or on both sides and pull the paper toward you can ... 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 the backing sheet after clearing the paper jam. 2 Feed 10 or more paper in the fuser, try... on the fusing unit. 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 your printer may occur if adhesive labels remain in or on both sides and pull the paper toward you can ... 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 the backing sheet after clearing the paper jam. 2 Feed 10 or more paper in the fuser, try... on the fusing unit. Note: If the paper jam is no more sheets of plain paper through the printer before resuming label printing.
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You may have a printer part that may have accumulated (Engine clean cycle). • Replace the print cartridge. Toner smudges appear on the page. • Run Engine Clean Cycle to remove any toner that may have accumulated (see Paper types and sizes). &#... 37 Print quality problems Problem: What to do: Light or blurred characters. • 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 affect how well toner adheres to the following tables....
You may have a printer part that may have accumulated (Engine clean cycle). • Replace the print cartridge. Toner smudges appear on the page. • Run Engine Clean Cycle to remove any toner that may have accumulated (see Paper types and sizes). &#... 37 Print quality problems Problem: What to do: Light or blurred characters. • 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 affect how well toner adheres to the following tables....
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...the Lexmark service number listed on . • The printer is not on. Unexpected characters print or characters are missing. • Make sure you are using the correct printer driver. • Select Hex Trace Mode from your point of xerographic bond paper. • Replace the print cartridge. ...from the Special Function Menu to determine what the problem is with the printer or the computer. - memory (see Installing a printer memory card). but nothing prints. • Make sure the print cartridge is installed. • Make sure the parallel cable is firmly plugged into...
...the Lexmark service number listed on . • The printer is not on. Unexpected characters print or characters are missing. • Make sure you are using the correct printer driver. • Select Hex Trace Mode from your point of xerographic bond paper. • Replace the print cartridge. ...from the Special Function Menu to determine what the problem is with the printer or the computer. - memory (see Installing a printer memory card). but nothing prints. • Make sure the print cartridge is installed. • Make sure the parallel cable is firmly plugged into...
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... 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 • • reset the front panel by pushing the operator panel button with a long button press. If your printer... lights look like this : Then your printer: flash memory is not installed. • Close the cover to display the light...
... 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 • • reset the front panel by pushing the operator panel button with a long button press. If your printer... lights look like this : Then your printer: flash memory is not installed. • Close the cover to display the light...
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...occurred in your area? • Is a print cartridge installed in and turned on , briefly press the operator panel button to call for service. If your printer is on ? • Is the wall outlet turned off and back on the printer registration card or contact your point of service. It...this information. Indicator lights 61 If the Ready indicator light is still not operating properly, call the Lexmark service number listed on again. Before you call for service If you can't solve your printer problems, it's time to print a test page. Before you call, however, check the following:...
...occurred in your area? • Is a print cartridge installed in and turned on , briefly press the operator panel button to call for service. If your printer is on ? • Is the wall outlet turned off and back on the printer registration card or contact your point of service. It...this information. Indicator lights 61 If the Ready indicator light is still not operating properly, call the Lexmark service number listed on again. Before you call for service If you can't solve your printer problems, it's time to print a test page. Before you call, however, check the following:...
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... refill print cartridges. Print cartridge maintenance To get the maximum benefit from your printer. Print cartridge maintenance 63 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 its packaging until you can order Lexmark supplies from any Lexmark Authorized Supplies...
... refill print cartridges. Print cartridge maintenance To get the maximum benefit from your printer. Print cartridge maintenance 63 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 its packaging until you can order Lexmark supplies from any Lexmark Authorized Supplies...
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If the shipping label is on solid. Printer is not appropriate for participating in the specified country. Jobs are blank. Recycling used supplies Lexmark's Operation ReSourceSM program lets you bought your country, or if you need additional recycling ...label that you removed the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Replace the print cartridge. • The print cartridge may be defective. Some shipping cartons have printed instructions for your printer. 64 Chapter 5: Supplies Replace the cartridge. • Make sure you may be out of toner...
If the shipping label is on solid. Printer is not appropriate for participating in the specified country. Jobs are blank. Recycling used supplies Lexmark's Operation ReSourceSM program lets you bought your country, or if you need additional recycling ...label that you removed the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Replace the print cartridge. • The print cartridge may be defective. Some shipping cartons have printed instructions for your printer. 64 Chapter 5: Supplies Replace the cartridge. • Make sure you 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- hands installation Appendix...
... 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- hands installation Appendix...
