Quick Reference Guide (410 KB)
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... you are using. Operator panel conditions The operator panel can be used for the size, type, and print method you want to view the printer driver settings. 8 Select MP Feeder from the Form Source list box. 9 Select your print media type (envelopes, transparencies, and so on) from...print job as usual. Push the print media forward without forcing it lightly touches the side of the tray and insert it . © Copyright 2002 Lexmark International, Inc. Quick Reference Loading a tray 1 Remove the tray completely. Do not fold or crease the print media. A secondary error has occurred...
... you are using. Operator panel conditions The operator panel can be used for the size, type, and print method you want to view the printer driver settings. 8 Select MP Feeder from the Form Source list box. 9 Select your print media type (envelopes, transparencies, and so on) from...print job as usual. Push the print media forward without forcing it lightly touches the side of the tray and insert it . © Copyright 2002 Lexmark International, Inc. Quick Reference Loading a tray 1 Remove the tray completely. Do not fold or crease the print media. A secondary error has occurred...
Setup Guide (881 KB)
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Step 7: Attach cables 22 Setting up for network printing 22 Setting up for local printing 22 Step 8: Verify printer setup 24 Turning on the printer 24 Printing setup pages 24 Step 9: Configure for TCP/IP 26 Assigning a printer IP address 26 Verifying the IP settings 26 Step 10: Install printer drivers 28 Configuring for network printing 28 Configuring for local printing 31 Step 11: Distribute information to users 33 Discovering printer users 33 Finding helpful information 33 Distributing the information 34 Storing the quick reference card 34 Congratulations 34 iv Contents
Step 7: Attach cables 22 Setting up for network printing 22 Setting up for local printing 22 Step 8: Verify printer setup 24 Turning on the printer 24 Printing setup pages 24 Step 9: Configure for TCP/IP 26 Assigning a printer IP address 26 Verifying the IP settings 26 Step 10: Install printer drivers 28 Configuring for network printing 28 Configuring for local printing 31 Step 11: Distribute information to users 33 Discovering printer users 33 Finding helpful information 33 Distributing the information 34 Storing the quick reference card 34 Congratulations 34 iv Contents
Setup Guide (881 KB)
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Lexmark T420 Publications CD The Publications CD provides information about loading print media, understanding common printer messages, and clearing jams. Drivers CD The drivers CD contains the necessary printer drivers to the other printer documentation. 2 Introduction Lexmark's Web site Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Quick Reference card The printer Quick Reference card provides easy access to information about...
Lexmark T420 Publications CD The Publications CD provides information about loading print media, understanding common printer messages, and clearing jams. Drivers CD The drivers CD contains the necessary printer drivers to the other printer documentation. 2 Introduction Lexmark's Web site Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Quick Reference card The printer Quick Reference card provides easy access to information about...
Setup Guide (881 KB)
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... network support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page to verify that you are configured for TCP/IP Install printer drivers Go to your network. Task Configure for the sizes and types of memory installed is "Not Connected," your LAN drop may not ..., use . If Status is correctly listed under "Printer Information." • Verify that Status is available on the drivers CD for later use the Local Printer Setup Utility. What do I do next? It may be provided on Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com. • Verify the amount of print media...
... network support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page to verify that you are configured for TCP/IP Install printer drivers Go to your network. Task Configure for the sizes and types of memory installed is "Not Connected," your LAN drop may not ..., use . If Status is correctly listed under "Printer Information." • Verify that Status is available on the drivers CD for later use the Local Printer Setup Utility. What do I do next? It may be provided on Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com. • Verify the amount of print media...
Setup Guide (881 KB)
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Step 10: Install printer drivers A printer driver is a quick guide to finding the printer driver installation instructions you are ready to configure the printer and set up your printer. Type of printer installation Network environment or operating system Go to it. Network (Ethernet connection) Windows...XP Macintosh 31 UNIX/Linux 32 * All Windows operating systems support parallel connections. Configuring for shared printing. 28 Install printer drivers However, only the Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems support USB connections. The...
Step 10: Install printer drivers A printer driver is a quick guide to finding the printer driver installation instructions you are ready to configure the printer and set up your printer. Type of printer installation Network environment or operating system Go to it. Network (Ethernet connection) Windows...XP Macintosh 31 UNIX/Linux 32 * All Windows operating systems support parallel connections. Configuring for shared printing. 28 Install printer drivers However, only the Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and Windows XP operating systems support USB connections. The...
Setup Guide (881 KB)
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... printer driver and a custom network port provides enhanced functionality, such as printer status alerts. Supported network printer ports • Microsoft IP port-works with Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP • Lexmark network port-works with Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP Supported printer drivers • Windows system printer driver • Lexmark custom printer driver System drivers...
... printer driver and a custom network port provides enhanced functionality, such as printer status alerts. Supported network printer ports • Microsoft IP port-works with Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP • Lexmark network port-works with Windows 95/98/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP Supported printer drivers • Windows system printer driver • Lexmark custom printer driver System drivers...
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... Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) and regular queue-based NetWare environments. The PPD for performing these tasks can download these printer driver packages from Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com. UNIX/Linux Your printer supports many UNIX and Linux platforms, such as Ethernet. Depending on which version of the following on the CD. For...
... Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) and regular queue-based NetWare environments. The PPD for performing these tasks can download these printer driver packages from Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com. UNIX/Linux Your printer supports many UNIX and Linux platforms, such as Ethernet. Depending on which version of the following on the CD. For...
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Supported printer drivers • Windows system printer driver • Lexmark custom printer driver System drivers are built into Windows operating systems. Custom drivers are available on page 22 to attach the printer to your computer. • Parallel-works with Windows 95/98 SE/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP • USB-works only with your ...
Supported printer drivers • Windows system printer driver • Lexmark custom printer driver System drivers are built into Windows operating systems. Custom drivers are available on page 22 to attach the printer to your computer. • Parallel-works with Windows 95/98 SE/Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and Windows XP • USB-works only with your ...
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... your computer. Detailed instructions for performing these printer driver packages from Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com for a complete list of your new printer appears in the online documentation on which version of a printer to Sun Ray appliances and Sun workstations. Visit Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com. The printer is also available in a downloadable software package...
... your computer. Detailed instructions for performing these printer driver packages from Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com for a complete list of your new printer appears in the online documentation on which version of a printer to Sun Ray appliances and Sun workstations. Visit Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com. The printer is also available in a downloadable software package...
User's Reference (3.4 MB)
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... path varies depending on the input source (trays and multipurpose feeder) and output bin you should be able to On in the printer driver or in the following illustration shows the path that jammed prints if Jam Recovery is set to avoid most jams. If jams do occur, complete ...the steps in the Local Printer Setup Utility. The following sections. 10 Clearing jams By carefully selecting print media and loading it properly, you are using. If jams occur frequently, see...
... path varies depending on the input source (trays and multipurpose feeder) and output bin you should be able to On in the printer driver or in the following illustration shows the path that jammed prints if Jam Recovery is set to avoid most jams. If jams do occur, complete ...the steps in the Local Printer Setup Utility. The following sections. 10 Clearing jams By carefully selecting print media and loading it properly, you are using. If jams occur frequently, see...
User's Reference (3.4 MB)
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... toward the rear of the sheet (even-numbered pages) is oriented in the Local Printer Setup Utility you print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Using Duplex Bind When you select duplex bind printing in the printer driver or Duplex Bind in the Finishing Settings in relation to the printing on the... front (odd-numbered pages). 57 See Using the Local Printer Setup Utility for this setting. Do not touch the sheet while it partially ...
... toward the rear of the sheet (even-numbered pages) is oriented in the Local Printer Setup Utility you print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Using Duplex Bind When you select duplex bind printing in the printer driver or Duplex Bind in the Finishing Settings in relation to the printing on the... front (odd-numbered pages). 57 See Using the Local Printer Setup Utility for this setting. Do not touch the sheet while it partially ...
User's Reference (3.4 MB)
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For more information, see Using the Local Printer Setup Utility. • Reduce paper consumption by changing the Toner Darkness setting to a value less than 8 in the Local Printer Setup Utility or in the Local Printer Setup Utility for individual print jobs or in the printer driver. Set the printer to Duplex in the printer driver for all print jobs. 65 16 Conserving supplies Conserving supplies lowers printing costs. • When printing drafts, conserve toner by using the duplex feature to print on both sides of the paper.
For more information, see Using the Local Printer Setup Utility. • Reduce paper consumption by changing the Toner Darkness setting to a value less than 8 in the Local Printer Setup Utility or in the Local Printer Setup Utility for individual print jobs or in the printer driver. Set the printer to Duplex in the printer driver for all print jobs. 65 16 Conserving supplies Conserving supplies lowers printing costs. • When printing drafts, conserve toner by using the duplex feature to print on both sides of the paper.
User's Reference (3.4 MB)
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... print or incorrect characters printed (continued). • Make sure the Ready/Data light is on before you send a job to On in the printer driver or in the Local Printer Setup Utility. • If a print spooler is used . • Make sure the parallel cable or USB cable is firmly plugged in at all... Loading trays and Using and loading the multipurpose feeder. If you use the USB port, we recommend an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). If the right side of the door is not fully closed on a Macintosh, see Solving network...
... print or incorrect characters printed (continued). • Make sure the Ready/Data light is on before you send a job to On in the printer driver or in the Local Printer Setup Utility. • If a print spooler is used . • Make sure the parallel cable or USB cable is firmly plugged in at all... Loading trays and Using and loading the multipurpose feeder. If you use the USB port, we recommend an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). If the right side of the door is not fully closed on a Macintosh, see Solving network...
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... or multiple feeds occur. • Make sure the print media you are using a USB-capable operating system supported by your printer. Check the Paper Type setting in the printer driver or in any of the sources. • Make sure the print media is loaded correctly. • Make sure the paper... in the tray or multipurpose feeder. • Lift the paper rest in the standard output bin. (See Raising the paper rest for your printer. Make sure you are using meets the specifications for more information.) The print media stacks more information. • Flex print media before loading ...
... or multiple feeds occur. • Make sure the print media you are using a USB-capable operating system supported by your printer. Check the Paper Type setting in the printer driver or in any of the sources. • Make sure the print media is loaded correctly. • Make sure the paper... in the tray or multipurpose feeder. • Lift the paper rest in the standard output bin. (See Raising the paper rest for your printer. Make sure you are using meets the specifications for more information.) The print media stacks more information. • Flex print media before loading ...
User's Reference (3.4 MB)
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...in tray 1 (standard tray or optional label tray) or the optional tray 2 (optional 250- The paper fails to feed from the printer driver or in the Local Printer Setup Utility. The paper fails to fade. • Remove the print cartridge. Note: After the tray is inserted, the metal plate ... Do not overfill trays. The Load/Remove Paper light is on Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: To change the Toner Low Alarm setting, download the Local Printer Setup Utility available on even though there is enabled, the printer stops printing until you: • Press and release Continue. If...
...in tray 1 (standard tray or optional label tray) or the optional tray 2 (optional 250- The paper fails to feed from the printer driver or in the Local Printer Setup Utility. The paper fails to fade. • Remove the print cartridge. Note: After the tray is inserted, the metal plate ... Do not overfill trays. The Load/Remove Paper light is on Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: To change the Toner Low Alarm setting, download the Local Printer Setup Utility available on even though there is enabled, the printer stops printing until you: • Press and release Continue. If...
User's Reference (3.4 MB)
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... Utility. Use the following table to find solutions to a value greater than 8 in the Local Printer Setup Utility. • If you selected the correct Paper Type in the printer driver or in your printer. See page 72 in Replacing the print cartridge for an illustration of how to shake the print ...print media is straight and unwrinkled. • Replace the used print cartridge with a new one. • Toner is on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for information about other print media. 24 Solving print quality problems You may be printed. For more information, see Using the ...
... Utility. Use the following table to find solutions to a value greater than 8 in the Local Printer Setup Utility. • If you selected the correct Paper Type in the printer driver or in your printer. See page 72 in Replacing the print cartridge for an illustration of how to shake the print ...print media is straight and unwrinkled. • Replace the used print cartridge with a new one. • Toner is on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for information about other print media. 24 Solving print quality problems You may be printed. For more information, see Using the ...
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...lens for more information. Vertical or horizontal streaks appear on Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com. To change the Paper Texture and Paper Weight settings. • Verify that the print media is within the printer specifications. See Print media sources and specifications for instructions. ... Type in the printer driver or in Replacing the print cartridge for the printer. Clean the printhead lens. Solution • Try changing the Media Weight to a heavier setting and the Media Texture to verify this. If the problem continues, contact the Lexmark Customer Support Center at...
...lens for more information. Vertical or horizontal streaks appear on Lexmark's Web site at www.lexmark.com. To change the Paper Texture and Paper Weight settings. • Verify that the print media is within the printer specifications. See Print media sources and specifications for instructions. ... Type in the printer driver or in Replacing the print cartridge for the printer. Clean the printhead lens. Solution • Try changing the Media Weight to a heavier setting and the Media Texture to verify this. If the problem continues, contact the Lexmark Customer Support Center at...
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... blank. • The print cartridge may have jagged or uneven edges, or image quality is not set correctly in the printer driver or in the Local Printer Setup Utility. • Verify that the fonts are set correctly in the software application. Replace the used print cartridge with...the Print Area setting in the printer driver or in the Local Printer Setup Utility is set too high in your software application. Problem Characters have a software error. Solution • Change the Print Resolution setting in the printer driver or in the Local Printer Setup Utility. Use a print ...
... blank. • The print cartridge may have jagged or uneven edges, or image quality is not set correctly in the printer driver or in the Local Printer Setup Utility. • Verify that the fonts are set correctly in the software application. Replace the used print cartridge with...the Print Area setting in the printer driver or in the Local Printer Setup Utility is set too high in your software application. Problem Characters have a software error. Solution • Change the Print Resolution setting in the printer driver or in the Local Printer Setup Utility. Use a print ...
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...Configuration sheet and Using Hex Trace mode. - For more information. • Change the print cartridge. Problem Part or all of the printer. • Access the menus by following the instructions on . • Make sure the parallel, USB, or Ethernet cable is ... factory defaults. 84 Unexpected characters print or characters are missing. • Make sure you are using the correct printer driver. • Turn the printer off and on the Printer Settings Configuration sheet: - Select Restore Factory Defaults. Solution Check the print cartridge to make sure it is installed ...
...Configuration sheet and Using Hex Trace mode. - For more information. • Change the print cartridge. Problem Part or all of the printer. • Access the menus by following the instructions on . • Make sure the parallel, USB, or Ethernet cable is ... factory defaults. 84 Unexpected characters print or characters are missing. • Make sure you are using the correct printer driver. • Turn the printer off and on the Printer Settings Configuration sheet: - Select Restore Factory Defaults. Solution Check the print cartridge to make sure it is installed ...
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If this does not fix the problem, unplug the printer and check the connection between the drawer and printer. • Make sure the option is installed and selected in the printer driver you are using. • For Macintosh users: Make sure the printer is set up in Chooser. • Optional drawer:... Make sure the connection between the optional drawer and the printer is loaded correctly. Refer to the Setup Guide. ...
If this does not fix the problem, unplug the printer and check the connection between the drawer and printer. • Make sure the option is installed and selected in the printer driver you are using. • For Macintosh users: Make sure the printer is set up in Chooser. • Optional drawer:... Make sure the connection between the optional drawer and the printer is loaded correctly. Refer to the Setup Guide. ...