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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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... keep you 'll be sure to fill out the printer registration card and mail it in no time. About your printer The Optra E312 printer combines the quality of upgrades for a perfect fit. With its easy setup, you informed of a laser printer with a conveniently small footprint for your printer and new products as they become available, so be...
... keep you 'll be sure to fill out the printer registration card and mail it in no time. About your printer The Optra E312 printer combines the quality of upgrades for a perfect fit. With its easy setup, you informed of a laser printer with a conveniently small footprint for your printer and new products as they become available, so be...
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... and PCL 6 emulation datastreams give you : • view and change your printer settings • view your printer driver to conserve toner when printing drafts. Print quality Selectable print resolution to optimize printer/job performance: true 600 x 600 dpi resolution for crisp images and graphics; 1200... with the Toner Saver setting selected from your operator panel status • view printer error messages • use A variety of fonts for quick job turnaround. Performance The Optra E312 printer prints up to store forms, macros and downloaded fonts. It comes with 110 ...
... and PCL 6 emulation datastreams give you : • view and change your printer settings • view your printer driver to conserve toner when printing drafts. Print quality Selectable print resolution to optimize printer/job performance: true 600 x 600 dpi resolution for crisp images and graphics; 1200... with the Toner Saver setting selected from your operator panel status • view printer error messages • use A variety of fonts for quick job turnaround. Performance The Optra E312 printer prints up to store forms, macros and downloaded fonts. It comes with 110 ...
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...the Troubleshooting chapter. Indicator lights The operator panel has 6 lights and 1 button. To set up your software application driver to the user defaults. Use MarkVision or your printer, go 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 change printer settings such as restarting the printer, printing data or displaying an error code. Depending on the light sequence, briefly (approximately one second) pushing Press ...
...the Troubleshooting chapter. Indicator lights The operator panel has 6 lights and 1 button. To set up your software application driver to the user defaults. Use MarkVision or your printer, go 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 change printer settings such as restarting the printer, printing data or displaying an error code. Depending on the light sequence, briefly (approximately one second) pushing Press ...
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...MarkVision for launching instructions. Refer to the booklet that was shipped with your printer contains several online documents. Online documents The Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD that came with MarkVision, which includes information about Lexmark products and services. xi Once you have launched the CD, click the ... Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0. Other information sources In addition to this User's Guide CD, Lexmark offers other sources of information about your printer or about printer languages and commands, interface specifications and...
...MarkVision for launching instructions. Refer to the booklet that was shipped with your printer contains several online documents. Online documents The Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD that came with MarkVision, which includes information about Lexmark products and services. xi Once you have launched the CD, click the ... Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0. Other information sources In addition to this User's Guide CD, Lexmark offers other sources of information about your printer or about printer languages and commands, interface specifications and...
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... 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. The basics 1 What's in direct sunlight - Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD If you have the items listed below: - in dusty or dirty ... 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 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 carton. The basics 1 What's in direct sunlight - Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD If you have the items listed below: - in dusty or dirty ... 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 country. 3 Place the printer on a flat, stable surface in...
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... 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 came with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, we recommend Lexmark part number 12A2405 (2 m). Connecting the printer to use something other end of the cable to the USB...
... 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 came with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, we recommend Lexmark part number 12A2405 (2 m). Connecting the printer to use something other end of the cable to the USB...
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... of your computer. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the back of your printer and select Browse. g Select Next. d Insert the Drivers, MarkVision, and Utilities CD that came with your CD drive, then double-click the Win98USB folder beneath it. h... wish to install USB support for, then click OK. e Double-click the letter of your printer. 4 Turn on your computer and your printer. 5 When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears: a Select Next to use search for the correct driver. The printer driver installation program automatically launches after a few moments.
... of your computer. 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the back of your printer and select Browse. g Select Next. d Insert the Drivers, MarkVision, and Utilities CD that came with your CD drive, then double-click the Win98USB folder beneath it. h... wish to install USB support for, then click OK. e Double-click the letter of your printer. 4 Turn on your computer and your printer. 5 When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears: a Select Next to use search for the correct driver. The printer driver installation program automatically launches after a few moments.
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... or USB cable is firmly plugged in the printer drivers dialog box. 7 In the Print to your computer 7 What to the USB port, but the printer will not print. 6 Follow the installation instructions in at the back of the printer you finish, exit the setup program and remove... the CD from your computer. 9 Restart your default printer port. 8 When you are missing. Troubleshooting Tips Problem: Unexpected characters print or characters are currently installing as your computer. Connecting the printer to the following port check box, select the USB port that contains ...
... or USB cable is firmly plugged in the printer drivers dialog box. 7 In the Print to your computer 7 What to the USB port, but the printer will not print. 6 Follow the installation instructions in at the back of the printer you finish, exit the setup program and remove... the CD from your computer. 9 Restart your default printer port. 8 When you are missing. Troubleshooting Tips Problem: Unexpected characters print or characters are currently installing as your computer. Connecting the printer to the following port check box, select the USB port that contains ...
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.... 3 Align and plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on the back of your printer as shown. 4 Plug the printer in. 5 Turn the printer on. 6 Launch the Drivers, MarkVision, and Utilities CD to install the necessary items. Instructions to launch the CD are in the CD ...10 Open the Desktop Printer Utility application. 11 The New Desktop Printer screen displays. 12 Select Printer (USB) from the list and click OK. 13 In the USB Printer Selection box, click Change. Notice the new printer icon. 8 Chapter 1: The basics The USB printer dialog box displays. 14 Select Optra E312 and click OK.
.... 3 Align and plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on the back of your printer as shown. 4 Plug the printer in. 5 Turn the printer on. 6 Launch the Drivers, MarkVision, and Utilities CD to install the necessary items. Instructions to launch the CD are in the CD ...10 Open the Desktop Printer Utility application. 11 The New Desktop Printer screen displays. 12 Select Printer (USB) from the list and click OK. 13 In the USB Printer Selection box, click Change. Notice the new printer icon. 8 Chapter 1: The basics The USB printer dialog box displays. 14 Select Optra E312 and click OK.
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... Installing memory To install a memory card or a flash memory card, go on to Printer drivers for more information about the printer utilities and drivers. Refer to the booklet that came with 4MB of printer memory. You can buy and install a 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB or 64MB optional...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...
... Installing memory To install a memory card or a flash memory card, go on to Printer drivers for more information about the printer utilities and drivers. Refer to the booklet that came with 4MB of printer memory. You can buy and install a 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB or 64MB optional...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...
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... running, press F1 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 OS/2, 2.1 or later Printer drivers 21 You can also create diskettes from the CD or visit our web site at any time.... for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 3.1x, Macintosh and OS/2 operating systems. Refer to your operating system. Printer drivers Printer drivers for the following operating systems and applications are included on the CD: • Windows 95 • Windows 98 • Windows 2000 •...
... running, press F1 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 OS/2, 2.1 or later Printer drivers 21 You can also create diskettes from the CD or visit our web site at any time.... for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 3.1x, Macintosh and OS/2 operating systems. Refer to your operating system. Printer drivers Printer drivers for the following operating systems and applications are included on the CD: • Windows 95 • Windows 98 • Windows 2000 •...
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... have been developed since this book was printed. and Canada, you can install the MarkVision utility. 22 Chapter 2: Printer drivers 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. Automated fax system In the U.S. Just call (606) 232-2380 from the...
... have been developed since this book was printed. and Canada, you can install the MarkVision utility. 22 Chapter 2: Printer drivers 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. Automated fax system In the U.S. Just call (606) 232-2380 from the...
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... and easy way to the MarkVision online documentation on the Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD that came with the Windows Toolkit • use Quick Setup to save your printer settings and set up one or more printers with your printer configuration • download fonts and overlays with your computer.... can: • select the status tab to view up-to-the-minute printer status • use Printer Job Management to view and manage printer jobs To install MarkVision, refer to view and change printer settings right from all MarkVision screens. MarkVision 23 Online help Online Help is ...
... and easy way to the MarkVision online documentation on the Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD that came with the Windows Toolkit • use Quick Setup to save your printer settings and set up one or more printers with your printer configuration • download fonts and overlays with your computer.... can: • select the status tab to view up-to-the-minute printer status • use Printer Job Management to view and manage printer jobs To install MarkVision, refer to view and change printer settings right from all MarkVision screens. MarkVision 23 Online help Online Help is ...
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...to paper. 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 from the print cartridge. • Hot/humid or cold/dry weather conditions may have accumulated (... • Run Engine Clean Cycle to remove any toner that may affect how well toner adheres to remove any toner that may have a printer part that may have accumulated (Engine clean cycle). • Make sure the paper is on, turn it off using recommended paper/other media...
...to paper. 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 from the print cartridge. • Hot/humid or cold/dry weather conditions may have accumulated (... • Run Engine Clean Cycle to remove any toner that may affect how well toner adheres to remove any toner that may have a printer part that may have accumulated (Engine clean cycle). • Make sure the paper is on, turn it off using recommended paper/other media...
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... remove any toner that may have accumulated (Engine clean cycle). • Select a different Media Type or Form Type setting from your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind of xerographic bond paper. • Choose a different fill pattern in MarkVision, the Press Button light is on.... • Replace the print cartridge. • Select a different Media Type or Form Type setting from your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind of purchase. If you are blinking). the printer is off the page. Power is turned on at a power strip • Be sure the...
... remove any toner that may have accumulated (Engine clean cycle). • Select a different Media Type or Form Type setting from your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind of xerographic bond paper. • Choose a different fill pattern in MarkVision, the Press Button light is on.... • Replace the print cartridge. • Select a different Media Type or Form Type setting from your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind of purchase. If you are blinking). the printer is off the page. Power is turned on at a power strip • Be sure the...
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If your printer lights look like this when you double-click the operator panel button: Then your printer: has received a page that is too complex to print (Complex Page). • Switch the printing mode to a different printing mode via the Lexmark driver for Windows, or • press the operator panel button with a brief button press to resume printing, or • reset the printer by pushing the operator panel button with a long button press. 50 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
If your printer lights look like this when you double-click the operator panel button: Then your printer: has received a page that is too complex to print (Complex Page). • Switch the printing mode to a different printing mode via the Lexmark driver for Windows, or • press the operator panel button with a brief button press to resume printing, or • reset the printer by pushing the operator panel button with a long button press. 50 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
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...output bin. C C5. Envelope measuring 162 x 229 mm. Lexmark's quick turnaround system for controlling the transmission of a computer system, printer or network. (2) The devices and programs that indicates a printer problem. Busy. Centronics parallel interface. It defines the plug, socket... and electrical signals that are used for providing customers product information, technical tips and printer driver information. Glossary X-1 A A4. Paper measuring 148 x 210 mm. A message that make up a system, subsystem or network. B...
...output bin. C C5. Envelope measuring 162 x 229 mm. Lexmark's quick turnaround system for controlling the transmission of a computer system, printer or network. (2) The devices and programs that indicates a printer problem. Busy. Centronics parallel interface. It defines the plug, socket... and electrical signals that are used for providing customers product information, technical tips and printer driver information. Glossary X-1 A A4. Paper measuring 148 x 210 mm. A message that make up a system, subsystem or network. B...
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... in which the print runs along the long edge of a printer processing language; default. flash memory. L landscape orientation. See printer driver. Paper measuring 7.25 x 10.5 in the printer that is assumed when none is receiving. The 6 lights on the operator panel that exits the printer first. To transfer information, such as size, weight and style...
... in which the print runs along the long edge of a printer processing language; default. flash memory. L landscape orientation. See printer driver. Paper measuring 7.25 x 10.5 in the printer that is assumed when none is receiving. The 6 lights on the operator panel that exits the printer first. To transfer information, such as size, weight and style...
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A collection of media (paper, envelope, transparency) into the printer at a time. manual feed. Feeding one minute. media. O operating system. Lexmark's process established to appear the same in printer memory. orientation. A page description defining whether the printed text runs along the ...MB. menu. output bin. parallel interface. R Ready. M macro. Operation ReSource. printer driver. A set of defined commands (such as PCL or PostScript) to the language of the printer, which the print runs across the short edge of the paper. Paper measuring 8.5 ...
A collection of media (paper, envelope, transparency) into the printer at a time. manual feed. Feeding one minute. media. O operating system. Lexmark's process established to appear the same in printer memory. orientation. A page description defining whether the printed text runs along the ...MB. menu. output bin. parallel interface. R Ready. M macro. Operation ReSource. printer driver. A set of defined commands (such as PCL or PostScript) to the language of the printer, which the print runs across the short edge of the paper. Paper measuring 8.5 ...