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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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... not apply to both the Lexmark™ Optra™ E312 and E312L printers. 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 and PPDS...
... not apply to both the Lexmark™ Optra™ E312 and E312L printers. 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 and PPDS...
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... 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 country. 3 Place the printer on a flat, stable surface in a well-ventilated area near heat sources or air conditioners - in dusty or dirty... environments What's 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 carton. Save the carton and packing materials in direct sunlight...
... 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 country. 3 Place the printer on a flat, stable surface in a well-ventilated area near heat sources or air conditioners - in dusty or dirty... environments What's 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 carton. Save the carton and packing materials in direct sunlight...
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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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... an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. Printer is installed. What to your printer is on the printer. 4 Chapter 1: The basics We recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). If you removed the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Replace the print cartridge. • The print cartridge may be able to use all...
... an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. Printer is installed. What to your printer is on the printer. 4 Chapter 1: The basics We recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). If you removed the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Replace the print cartridge. • The print cartridge may be able to use all...
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back of the paper. paper feeder. Printing a test page To check that your printer is straight and unwrinkled. Paper sticks together/printer feeds multiple sheets of the paper. Paper fails to feed from the automatic • Remove the paper from the paper feeder and fan the paper. ... thickness of the paper. • Make sure the paper guides are properly positioned against the edges of the page. To print a test page, the print cartridge must be installed (see Installing the print...
back of the paper. paper feeder. Printing a test page To check that your printer is straight and unwrinkled. Paper sticks together/printer feeds multiple sheets of the paper. Paper fails to feed from the automatic • Remove the paper from the paper feeder and fan the paper. ... thickness of the paper. • Make sure the paper guides are properly positioned against the edges of the page. To print a test page, the print cartridge must be installed (see Installing the print...
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.... Go 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 Your printer comes with the Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD for more information about...
.... Go 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 Your printer comes with the Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD for more information about...
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Note: Exposing the photoconductor to light may damage the print cartridge. 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. Installing memory 15
Note: Exposing the photoconductor to light may damage the print cartridge. 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. Installing memory 15
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... option card(s): 1 Fit the metal shield into the slots and reattach the screws. 2 Put the printer back to verify that printer memory or additional flash memory is installed. As the printer powers up and the operator panel lights begin cycling on and off, there is a pause while the... 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
... option card(s): 1 Fit the metal shield into the slots and reattach the screws. 2 Put the printer back to verify that printer memory or additional flash memory is installed. As the printer powers up and the operator panel lights begin cycling on and off, there is a pause while the... 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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...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. 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 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...
...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. 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 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...
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Note: If the paper jam is no more sheets of plain paper through the printer before resuming label printing. Clearing paper jams 35 Each time you open and close the cover, the paper advances until you . 6 Make sure there is ... remove any remaining adhesive in the fuser, try opening and closing the cover. Note: Serious damage to your printer may occur if adhesive labels remain 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 fusing...
Note: If the paper jam is no more sheets of plain paper through the printer before resuming label printing. Clearing paper jams 35 Each time you open and close the cover, the paper advances until you . 6 Make sure there is ... remove any remaining adhesive in the fuser, try opening and closing the cover. Note: Serious damage to your printer may occur if adhesive labels remain 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 fusing...
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... (Engine clean cycle). • Replace the print cartridge. If 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 a printer part that requires cleaning or replacement by a service ...following tables. Select the next darker print setting. • If Toner Saver is straight and unwrinkled. • Replace the print cartridge. Toner smudges appear on the front or back of purchase for media type, media texture or media weight. • Replace the print...
... (Engine clean cycle). • Replace the print cartridge. If 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 a printer part that requires cleaning or replacement by a service ...following tables. Select the next darker print setting. • If Toner Saver is straight and unwrinkled. • Replace the print cartridge. Toner smudges appear on the front or back of purchase for media type, media texture or media weight. • Replace the print...
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... 4: Troubleshooting Power is turned on at a power strip • Be sure the printer power switch is not on your printer registration card. • Outside the U.S., contact your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind of xerographic bond paper. • Replace the print cartridge. Printing problems Problem: What to do a brief button press) to print the...
... 4: Troubleshooting Power is turned on at a power strip • Be sure the printer power switch is not on your printer registration card. • Outside the U.S., contact your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind of xerographic bond paper. • Replace the print cartridge. Printing problems Problem: What to do a brief button press) to print the...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...your printer model, printer memory installed and your point of service. Before you can't solve your printer problems, it's time to call for service. If your printer is ...printer? • Is the power cord plugged directly into a properly grounded wall outlet? • Is your printer properly connected to your computer? • Are all other devices attached to your printer plugged in your printer? • Is the printer...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 ...
...your printer model, printer memory installed and your point of service. Before you can't solve your printer problems, it's time to call for service. If your printer is ...printer? • Is the power cord plugged directly into a properly grounded wall outlet? • Is your printer properly connected to your computer? • Are all other devices attached to your printer plugged in your printer? • Is the printer...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 ...
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... it . • Do not refill print cartridges. Print cartridge maintenance To get the maximum benefit from your print cartridge: • Do not remove the print cartridge (P/N 13T0101) from any Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealer. or Canada, you can order Lexmark supplies from its packaging until you , call the number on the printer registration card that came with your...
... it . • Do not refill print cartridges. Print cartridge maintenance To get the maximum benefit from your print cartridge: • Do not remove the print cartridge (P/N 13T0101) from any Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealer. or Canada, you can order Lexmark supplies from its packaging until you , call the number on the printer registration card that came with your...
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...Lexmark's Operation ReSourceSM program lets you . Troubleshooting Tips Problem Characters appear light or blurred. Printer seems to you participate in worldwide recycling at no cost to be printing, but nothing prints. Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge may be out of toner. Replace the cartridge... the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Replace the print cartridge. • The print cartridge may use in Operation ReSource. Other supplies come packaged with a prepaid shipping label that you bought your printer. 64 Chapter 5: Supplies Some shipping...
...Lexmark's Operation ReSourceSM program lets you . Troubleshooting Tips Problem Characters appear light or blurred. Printer seems to you participate in worldwide recycling at no cost to be printing, but nothing prints. Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge may be out of toner. Replace the cartridge... the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Replace the print cartridge. • The print cartridge may use in Operation ReSource. Other supplies come packaged with a prepaid shipping label that you bought your printer. 64 Chapter 5: Supplies Some shipping...
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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...