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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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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 4044-2Lx 1,500 pages (Starter) 6,000 pages (Standard)... 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 E312L...
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 4044-2Lx 1,500 pages (Starter) 6,000 pages (Standard)... 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 E312L...
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... 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. Setup Guide and printer registration card - printer - Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD If you have ...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 country. 3 Place the printer on a flat, stable surface in direct ...
... 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. Setup Guide and printer registration card - printer - Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD If you have ...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 country. 3 Place the printer on a flat, stable surface in direct ...
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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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... the parallel cable to your computer. 5 Turn on , but pages are blank. We recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge may be defective. Using a parallel interface cable Your printer requires an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. If you removed the sealing tape from...
... the parallel cable to your computer. 5 Turn on , but pages are blank. We recommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge may be defective. Using a parallel interface cable Your printer requires an IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. If you removed the sealing tape from...
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... from the paper feeder and fan the paper. • Make sure there isn't too much paper in the paper feeder. paper feeder. Paper sticks together/printer feeds multiple sheets of the page. Troubleshooting Tips Problem: What to 150 sheets, depending on the thickness of the paper. • Make sure the paper... guides are properly positioned against the edges of the paper. Printing a test page To check that your printer is straight and unwrinkled. To print a test page, the print cartridge must be installed (see Installing the print...
... from the paper feeder and fan the paper. • Make sure there isn't too much paper in the paper feeder. paper feeder. Paper sticks together/printer feeds multiple sheets of the page. Troubleshooting Tips Problem: What to 150 sheets, depending on the thickness of the paper. • Make sure the paper... guides are properly positioned against the edges of the paper. Printing a test page To check that your printer is straight and unwrinkled. To print a test page, the print cartridge must be installed (see Installing the print...
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...a small Phillips screwdriver 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 You can also...a flash memory card, go on to set up your application software and install the appropriate printer driver. Refer to Printer drivers for a total of 68MB of printer memory. Your printer comes with the Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD for storing downloaded fonts or macros. You ...
...a small Phillips screwdriver 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 You can also...a flash memory card, go on to set up your application software and install the appropriate printer driver. Refer to Printer drivers for a total of 68MB of printer memory. Your printer comes with the Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD for storing downloaded fonts or macros. You ...
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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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...option card(s): 1 Fit the metal shield into the printer. 6 Turn the printer on. If the Ready light does not come 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 slots and reattach the screws. 2 Put the printer back to verify that printer memory or additional flash memory is tested, then the lights ...
...option card(s): 1 Fit the metal shield into the printer. 6 Turn the printer on. If the Ready light does not come 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 slots and reattach the screws. 2 Put the printer back to verify that printer memory or additional flash memory is tested, then the lights ...
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.... After you to resume printing. 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 clear the paper path. If the paper has just started to light may damage the print cartridge. Clearing paper jams If you get a paper jam, the Paper Jam indicator light prompts you ...
.... After you to resume printing. 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 clear the paper path. If the paper has just started to light may damage the print cartridge. Clearing paper jams If you get a paper jam, the Paper Jam indicator light prompts you ...
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... the cover. 5 Grasp the paper on the fusing unit. Call for service. Note: If the paper jam is in the printer. 7 Re-insert the print cartridge. 8 Close the printer cover to your printer may occur if adhesive labels remain in or on both sides and pull the paper toward you can pull it out.... Each time you open and close the cover, the paper advances until you . 6 Make sure there is no more sheets of plain paper through the printer before resuming label printing. Note: Serious damage to resume printing. The plain paper will remove any remaining adhesive in the fusing unit.
... the cover. 5 Grasp the paper on the fusing unit. Call for service. Note: If the paper jam is in the printer. 7 Re-insert the print cartridge. 8 Close the printer cover to your printer may occur if adhesive labels remain in or on both sides and pull the paper toward you can pull it out.... Each time you open and close the cover, the paper advances until you . 6 Make sure there is no more sheets of plain paper through the printer before resuming label printing. Note: Serious damage to resume printing. The plain paper will remove any remaining adhesive in the fusing unit.
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...appear on the front or back of purchase for media type, media texture or media weight. • Replace the print cartridge. You may have a printer part that may affect how well toner adheres to define the Custom Type setting for assistance. If you are using MarkVision ... it off using recommended paper/other media (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 the following tables. Troubleshooting 4 For help solving printing problems, refer to ...
...appear on the front or back of purchase for media type, media texture or media weight. • Replace the print cartridge. You may have a printer part that may affect how well toner adheres to define the Custom Type setting for assistance. If you are using MarkVision ... it off using recommended paper/other media (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 the following tables. Troubleshooting 4 For help solving printing problems, refer to ...
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... setting from your software application. • Try a different type of xerographic bond paper. • Replace the print cartridge. Install more Error indicator lights are using the correct printer driver. • Select Hex Trace Mode from your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind of xerographic bond paper. • Choose a different fill pattern in the...
... setting from your software application. • Try a different type of xerographic bond paper. • Replace the print cartridge. Install more Error indicator lights are using the correct printer driver. • Select Hex Trace Mode from your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind of xerographic bond paper. • Choose a different fill pattern in the...
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... to display the light sequence that appeared before the cover was opened. • Install the print cartridge. 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...
... to display the light sequence that appeared before the cover was opened. • Install the print cartridge. 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...
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...61 It lists your printer model, printer memory installed and your printer plugged in your printer? • Is the printer cover closed completely? Before you call for service If you can't solve your printer problems, it's time to call the Lexmark service number listed on the printer registration card or contact ...your user default settings. Before you 've checked these things, turn your printer off by any switches? • Did a fuse blow? • Has a power outage occurred in your area? • Is a print cartridge installed in and turned on? • Is the wall outlet turned ...
...61 It lists your printer model, printer memory installed and your printer plugged in your printer? • Is the printer cover closed completely? Before you call for service If you can't solve your printer problems, it's time to call the Lexmark service number listed on the printer registration card or contact ...your user default settings. Before you 've checked these things, turn your printer off by any switches? • Did a fuse blow? • Has a power outage occurred in your area? • Is a print cartridge installed in and turned on? • Is the wall outlet turned ...
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... the U.S. or Canada, you can order Lexmark supplies from its packaging until you are ready to clear a paper jam. 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 the printer except to replace it or to...
... the U.S. or Canada, you can order Lexmark supplies from its packaging until you are ready to clear a paper jam. 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 the printer except to replace it or to...
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...Make sure you may use in the specified country. Printer seems to you removed the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Replace the print cartridge. • The print cartridge may be printing, but nothing prints. Printer is on , but pages are not printing and... Tips Problem Characters appear light or blurred. Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge may be out of toner. Recycling used supplies Lexmark's Operation ReSourceSM program lets you participate in Operation ReSource. Replace the cartridge. • Make sure you . If the shipping ...
...Make sure you may use in the specified country. Printer seems to you removed the sealing tape from the print cartridge. • Replace the print cartridge. • The print cartridge may be printing, but nothing prints. Printer is on , but pages are not printing and... Tips Problem Characters appear light or blurred. Replace the cartridge. • The print cartridge may be out of toner. Recycling used supplies Lexmark's Operation ReSourceSM program lets you participate in Operation ReSource. Replace the cartridge. • Make sure you . If the 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...