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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 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 and PPDS 4044-2Lx 1,500 pages ...) 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...
... 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 and PPDS 4044-2Lx 1,500 pages ...) 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...
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... cord Setup Guide User's Guide CD Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD 1 Remove the printer and all accessories from the packaging carton. print cartridge - The basics 1 What's in case you need to repack the printer for service or storage. 2 Make sure you need help during setup, or ...if any items are missing or damaged, refer to the registration card for the designated Lexmark phone number for your workstation. User's Guide CD - Do not place the printer: - Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD If you have the items ...
... cord Setup Guide User's Guide CD Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD 1 Remove the printer and all accessories from the packaging carton. print cartridge - The basics 1 What's in case you need to repack the printer for service or storage. 2 Make sure you need help during setup, or ...if any items are missing or damaged, refer to the registration card for the designated Lexmark phone number for your workstation. User's Guide CD - Do not place the printer: - Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD If you have the items ...
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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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... with either a parallel interface cable or a USB cable. Jobs are blank. Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge may be printing, but nothing prints. 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 ft). Printer is installed. What...
... with either a parallel interface cable or a USB cable. Jobs are blank. Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge may be printing, but nothing prints. 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 ft). Printer is installed. What...
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... paper feeder. back of the paper. Paper sticks together/printer feeds multiple sheets of the paper. 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 feed from the automatic • Remove the paper from the paper feeder...
... paper feeder. back of the paper. Paper sticks together/printer feeds multiple sheets of the paper. 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 feed from the automatic • Remove the paper from the paper feeder...
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... 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 Go to set up your application software and install the appropriate printer driver. Removing the system board shield...
... 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 Go to set up your application software and install the appropriate printer driver. Removing the system board shield...
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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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... card(s): 1 Fit the metal shield into the slots and reattach the screws. 2 Put the printer back 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 , press the operator panel button...
... card(s): 1 Fit the metal shield into the slots and reattach the screws. 2 Put the printer back 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 , press the operator panel button...
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... in a clean, dark place. 34 Chapter 3: Paper handling Clearing paper jams If you get a paper jam, the Paper Jam indicator light prompts you remove the cartridge from the output bin. 2 Turn the printer off, then on. Note: Exposing the photoconductor to resume printing. After you to clear the paper path. If... 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.
... in a clean, dark place. 34 Chapter 3: Paper handling Clearing paper jams If you get a paper jam, the Paper Jam indicator light prompts you remove the cartridge from the output bin. 2 Turn the printer off, then on. Note: Exposing the photoconductor to resume printing. After you to clear the paper path. If... 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.
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... closing the cover. 5 Grasp the paper on the fusing unit. The plain paper will remove any remaining adhesive 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 or on both sides and pull...
... closing the cover. 5 Grasp the paper on the fusing unit. The plain paper will remove any remaining adhesive 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 or on both sides and pull...
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...; Run Engine Clean Cycle to remove any toner that may have a printer part that may have accumulated (Engine clean cycle). • Replace the print cartridge. Select the next darker print setting. • If Toner Saver is on the front or back of purchase for media type, media texture or media... weight. • Replace the print cartridge. Vertical or horizontal streaks appear on the page. • Run Engine Clean Cycle to remove any toner that may affect how well toner adheres to...
...; Run Engine Clean Cycle to remove any toner that may have a printer part that may have accumulated (Engine clean cycle). • Replace the print cartridge. Select the next darker print setting. • If Toner Saver is on the front or back of purchase for media type, media texture or media... weight. • Replace the print cartridge. Vertical or horizontal streaks appear on the page. • Run Engine Clean Cycle to remove any toner that may affect how well toner adheres to...
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...of the printer. • Print a test page (do : Printer has missing or damaged parts. • Inside the U.S., call the Lexmark service number listed on transparencies or paper contains white streaks. Faint images or repetitive spots appear on the page. • Run Engine Clean Cycle... not on your printer registration card. • Outside the U.S., contact your point of xerographic bond paper. • Replace the print cartridge. Install more Error indicator lights are using the correct PostScript driver. Print quality problems Toner smears or rubs off -line. but nothing...
...of the printer. • Print a test page (do : Printer has missing or damaged parts. • Inside the U.S., call the Lexmark service number listed on transparencies or paper contains white streaks. Faint images or repetitive spots appear on the page. • Run Engine Clean Cycle... not on your printer registration card. • Outside the U.S., contact your point of xerographic bond paper. • Replace the print cartridge. Install more Error indicator lights are using the correct PostScript driver. Print quality problems Toner smears or rubs off -line. but nothing...
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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 • ...: flash memory is not installed. • Close the cover to display the light sequence that appeared before the cover was opened. • Install the print cartridge.
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 • ...: flash memory is not installed. • Close the cover to display the light sequence that appeared before the cover was opened. • Install the print cartridge.
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If the Ready indicator light is still not operating properly, call the Lexmark service number listed on again. Before you 've checked these things, turn your printer off by any switches? • Did a fuse blow? • Has a power ... plugged in your printer? • Is the printer cover closed completely? It lists your printer model, printer memory installed and your area? • Is a print cartridge installed in and turned on , briefly press the operator panel button to call for this information. Indicator lights 61 Before you call for service If...
If the Ready indicator light is still not operating properly, call the Lexmark service number listed on again. Before you 've checked these things, turn your printer off by any switches? • Did a fuse blow? • Has a power ... plugged in your printer? • Is the printer cover closed completely? It lists your printer model, printer memory installed and your area? • Is a print cartridge installed in and turned on , briefly press the operator panel button to call for this information. Indicator lights 61 Before you call for service If...
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... same environment as the printer. • Do not remove a print cartridge from any Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealer. Print cartridge maintenance To get the maximum benefit from your print cartridge: • Do not remove the print cartridge (P/N 13T0101) from its packaging until you can order Lexmark supplies from the printer except to replace it or to install...
... same environment as the printer. • Do not remove a print cartridge from any Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealer. Print cartridge maintenance To get the maximum benefit from your print cartridge: • Do not remove the print cartridge (P/N 13T0101) from its packaging until you can order Lexmark supplies from the printer except to replace it or to install...
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... you participate in worldwide recycling at no cost to be printing, but nothing prints. Recycling used supplies Lexmark's Operation ReSourceSM program lets you removed the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Make sure the print cartridge is on solid. Printer is on, but pages are not printing and the Error light is...
... you participate in worldwide recycling at no cost to be printing, but nothing prints. Recycling used supplies Lexmark's Operation ReSourceSM program lets you removed the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Make sure the print cartridge is on solid. Printer is on, but pages are not printing and the Error light is...
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...; PostScript Level 2 emulation standard • PCL 6 and PCL 5e emulations standard • 45 LaserJet-compatible scalable fonts plus 30 additional 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..., 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 A: Printer specifications 65
...; PostScript Level 2 emulation standard • PCL 6 and PCL 5e emulations standard • 45 LaserJet-compatible scalable fonts plus 30 additional 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..., 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 A: Printer specifications 65