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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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...of a laser printer with a conveniently small footprint for your printer and new products as they become available, so be printing in . v Use this CD for information on: • installing printer memory options • installing printer drivers •... loading paper • solving printing problems • understanding the indicator light sequences • maintaining your printer We'd like to 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...
...of a laser printer with a conveniently small footprint for your printer and new products as they become available, so be printing in . v Use this CD for information on: • installing printer memory options • installing printer drivers •... loading paper • solving printing problems • understanding the indicator light sequences • maintaining your printer We'd like to 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...
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...worldclass international font support, including the new euro currency symbol. It comes with 4MB of fonts for quick job turnaround. Performance The Optra E312 printer prints up to store forms, macros and downloaded fonts. You can also install an optional flash memory card to 10 pages per ... 75 PCL scalable fonts (45 LaserJet-compatible scalable fonts plus 30 additional PCL scalable fonts), 75 PostScript scalable fonts (39 Optra-compatible scalable fonts plus 36 PostScript scalable fonts), FontVision™ font manager utility with your printer driver to print complex jobs quickly.
...worldclass international font support, including the new euro currency symbol. It comes with 4MB of fonts for quick job turnaround. Performance The Optra E312 printer prints up to store forms, macros and downloaded fonts. You can also install an optional flash memory card to 10 pages per ... 75 PCL scalable fonts (45 LaserJet-compatible scalable fonts plus 30 additional PCL scalable fonts), 75 PostScript scalable fonts (39 Optra-compatible scalable fonts plus 36 PostScript scalable fonts), FontVision™ font manager utility with your printer driver to print complex jobs quickly.
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...sequences provide status, attendance and service information. Press and hold Press Button for 3 seconds only when you want to reset the printer to the user defaults, all print job data is lost. The different light sequences are explained in the Troubleshooting chapter. x ...Depending on the light sequence, briefly (approximately one second) pushing Press Button activates different printer functions, such as paper source, paper size and orientation. To set up your software application driver to the next chapter. Indicator lights The operator panel has 6 lights and 1 button....
...sequences provide status, attendance and service information. Press and hold Press Button for 3 seconds only when you want to reset the printer to the user defaults, all print job data is lost. The different light sequences are explained in the Troubleshooting chapter. x ...Depending on the light sequence, briefly (approximately one second) pushing Press Button activates different printer functions, such as paper source, paper size and orientation. To set up your software application driver to the next chapter. Indicator lights The operator panel has 6 lights and 1 button....
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... instructions in the printer drivers dialog box. 11 In the Print to the following port check box, select the USB port that best describes the order you've connected USB printers to your printer to a PC with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, we recommend Lexmark part number 12A2405 (2 m). Connecting the printer to your printer's functions. If you...
... instructions in the printer drivers dialog box. 11 In the Print to the following port check box, select the USB port that best describes the order you've connected USB printers to your printer to a PC with a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, we recommend Lexmark part number 12A2405 (2 m). Connecting the printer to your printer's functions. If you...
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...click Finish. d Insert the Drivers, MarkVision, and Utilities CD that came with your CD drive, then double-click the Win98USB folder beneath it. 6 Chapter 1: The basics 12 When you wish to install USB support for, then click OK. The printer driver installation program automatically launches after... a few moments. If you are using Windows 98: 1 Make sure your printer. 5 When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears: a Select Next to use search...
...click Finish. d Insert the Drivers, MarkVision, and Utilities CD that came with your CD drive, then double-click the Win98USB folder beneath it. 6 Chapter 1: The basics 12 When you wish to install USB support for, then click OK. The printer driver installation program automatically launches after... a few moments. If you are using Windows 98: 1 Make sure your printer. 5 When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears: a Select Next to use search...
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6 Follow the installation instructions in at the back of the printer you are currently installing as your default printer port. 8 When you are missing. Connecting the printer to your computer. What to the USB port, but the printer will not print. Troubleshooting Tips Problem: Unexpected characters print or characters are using Windows...98 or Windows 2000. You are connected to do: • Make sure the parallel cable or USB cable is firmly plugged in the printer drivers dialog box. 7 In the Print to the following port check box, select the USB port that contains the name of the...
6 Follow the installation instructions in at the back of the printer you are currently installing as your default printer port. 8 When you are missing. Connecting the printer to your computer. What to the USB port, but the printer will not print. Troubleshooting Tips Problem: Unexpected characters print or characters are using Windows...98 or Windows 2000. You are connected to do: • Make sure the parallel cable or USB cable is firmly plugged in the printer drivers dialog box. 7 In the Print to the following port check box, select the USB port that contains the name of the...
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... 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 set up your application software and install the appropriate printer driver. Removing the system board shield Before installing any of printer memory. Otherwise, you will need a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the metal...
... 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 set up your application software and install the appropriate printer driver. Removing the system board shield Before installing any of printer memory. Otherwise, you will need a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the metal...
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...WIN-OS/2 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 your computer. Printer drivers 2 Included with your printer is running, press F1 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. When the CD program is the Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD, a compact disc containing printer drivers and utilities for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 3.1x, Macintosh and OS...
...WIN-OS/2 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 your computer. Printer drivers 2 Included with your printer is running, press F1 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. When the CD program is the Drivers, MarkVision and Utilities CD, a compact disc containing printer drivers and utilities for Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 3.1x, Macintosh and OS...
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... book was printed. Just call (606) 232-2380 from the Lexmark web site (www.lexmark.com). The system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Printer utilities The CD also includes printer utilities. and Canada, you can install the MarkVision utility. 22 Chapter 2: Printer drivers If you're using Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows...
... book was printed. Just call (606) 232-2380 from the Lexmark web site (www.lexmark.com). The system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Printer utilities The CD also includes printer utilities. and Canada, you can install the MarkVision utility. 22 Chapter 2: Printer drivers If you're using Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows...
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... and sizes). • Use MarkVision to remove any toner that requires cleaning or replacement by a service technician. If 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 have...
... and sizes). • Use MarkVision to remove any toner that requires cleaning or replacement by a service technician. If 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 have...
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... press) to determine what the problem is in your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind 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 your printer registration card. • Outside the U.S., contact your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind of xerographic bond paper...
... press) to determine what the problem is in your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind 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 your printer registration card. • Outside the U.S., contact your Lexmark printer driver. • Try a different kind of xerographic bond paper...
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..., images and halftones. A5. Paper measuring 148 x 210 mm. A message that allows the printer to receive information by fax. Lexmark's quick turnaround system for providing customers product information, technical tips and printer driver information. See output bin. Two-way communication between your printer and a computer, using Network Printing Alliance Protocol (NPAP 1.0 standard). bin. Glossary X-1 Paper...
..., images and halftones. A5. Paper measuring 148 x 210 mm. A message that allows the printer to receive information by fax. Lexmark's quick turnaround system for providing customers product information, technical tips and printer driver information. See output bin. Two-way communication between your printer and a computer, using Network Printing Alliance Protocol (NPAP 1.0 standard). bin. Glossary X-1 Paper...
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... characters that provides non-volatile storage for temporary or permanent storage. D data stream. See printer driver. H hex trace. I indicator lights. legal. E emulation. for paper weight. executive paper. A parallel printer protocol that exits the printer first. leading edge. Print data and printer control information flowing from a diskette or other device to receive information at faster transmission...
... characters that provides non-volatile storage for temporary or permanent storage. D data stream. See printer driver. H hex trace. I indicator lights. legal. E emulation. for paper weight. executive paper. A parallel printer protocol that exits the printer first. leading edge. Print data and printer control information flowing from a diskette or other device to receive information at faster transmission...
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... orientation. printer driver. A program that translates the language of a software application to exit face down and collated. protocol. A printer utility that can be printed in which provides the low-level functions needed to change printer settings and display printer status.... in which the printer responds. Feeding one minute. A bidirectional interface for displaying, altering or testing printer features and settings. A set of the printer in . Lexmark's process established to provide continuous printer status and let you print on the printer that contains the ...
... orientation. printer driver. A program that translates the language of a software application to exit face down and collated. protocol. A printer utility that can be printed in which provides the low-level functions needed to change printer settings and display printer status.... in which the printer responds. Feeding one minute. A bidirectional interface for displaying, altering or testing printer features and settings. A set of the printer in . Lexmark's process established to provide continuous printer status and let you print on the printer that contains the ...
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... page. Values you choose from the computer at a normal transmission rate. A program shipped with your computer used to install printer drivers, test printer setup, and complete the setup of the characters (measured in the number of peripherals with a variety of dots per inch ...T test page. service message. setup utility. software application. Any program loaded on state. standard protocol. A printer message that control printer operation and the appearance of the printer. You can use a single font outline for both screen display and printing. A measure of the sharpness of...
... page. Values you choose from the computer at a normal transmission rate. A program shipped with your computer used to install printer drivers, test printer setup, and complete the setup of the characters (measured in the number of peripherals with a variety of dots per inch ...T test page. service message. setup utility. software application. Any program loaded on state. standard protocol. A printer message that control printer operation and the appearance of the printer. You can use a single font outline for both screen display and printing. A measure of the sharpness of...
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... 31, 33 M MarkVision 23 on-line Help 23 memory installing flash memory cards 14 printer memory cards 14 Memory Full 49 O operator panel configuration mode 68, 73 lights 39 terms 39 option... cards installing 18 flash memory 14 printer memory 14 P paper feeding problems 36 jams 34 loading 30 types and sizes 26 Paper Jam light...47 Waiting 42 installing 18 flash memory card option 18 print cartridge 2 printer drivers 21 printer memory card option 17 Insufficient Defrag Memory 54 J jams 34 L label types 29 language, changing ...
... 31, 33 M MarkVision 23 on-line Help 23 memory installing flash memory cards 14 printer memory cards 14 Memory Full 49 O operator panel configuration mode 68, 73 lights 39 terms 39 option... cards installing 18 flash memory 14 printer memory 14 P paper feeding problems 36 jams 34 loading 30 types and sizes 26 Paper Jam light...47 Waiting 42 installing 18 flash memory card option 18 print cartridge 2 printer drivers 21 printer memory card option 17 Insufficient Defrag Memory 54 J jams 34 L label types 29 language, changing ...
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...2 maintaining 63 problems 4, 64 print quality 1200 Image Quality vii toner saver vii printer attendance information 45 features viii, 65 service information 56 status information 40 unpacking 1 printer drivers, installing 21 printer lights Busy 41 Flushing 44 Load Paper 46 Paper Jam 45 Ready 40 Resetting 43... Service Error 56 Waiting 42 printer memory card option, installing 17 printing a test page 12 R ...
...2 maintaining 63 problems 4, 64 print quality 1200 Image Quality vii toner saver vii printer attendance information 45 features viii, 65 service information 56 status information 40 unpacking 1 printer drivers, installing 21 printer lights Busy 41 Flushing 44 Load Paper 46 Paper Jam 45 Ready 40 Resetting 43... Service Error 56 Waiting 42 printer memory card option, installing 17 printing a test page 12 R ...
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... and replace as necessary. Inspect the transfer roller for signs of the paper as it feeds through the printer especially in the developer and transfer process. Incorrect characters print Make sure the correct printer driver software is building up on the hot roll. Banding is primarily due to a variation in the speed of...
... and replace as necessary. Inspect the transfer roller for signs of the paper as it feeds through the printer especially in the developer and transfer process. Incorrect characters print Make sure the correct printer driver software is building up on the hot roll. Banding is primarily due to a variation in the speed of...
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...test page after enabling resistors. Diagnostic Information 2-35 Go to make sure the printer prints correctly. 2. If the printer still does not print, disable the resistors. 5. Be sure the user application is installed, yet the printer still fails to print on page 3-8. Try enabling the parallel port pull-up ... 1" on command from the host, replace the controller board. If the internal print test page prints correctly, the user application/printer driver is set up correctly and the correct bidirectional parallel cable is set up can prevent establishing a communication link with the...
...test page after enabling resistors. Diagnostic Information 2-35 Go to make sure the printer prints correctly. 2. If the printer still does not print, disable the resistors. 5. Be sure the user application is installed, yet the printer still fails to print on page 3-8. Try enabling the parallel port pull-up ... 1" on command from the host, replace the controller board. If the internal print test page prints correctly, the user application/printer driver is set up correctly and the correct bidirectional parallel cable is set up can prevent establishing a communication link with the...