Optra Color 45 User’s Guide < < < < < First Edition (May 1998) The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in later editions. Improvements or changes in the products or the programs described may be made at any time. A form for reader’s comments is provided at the back of this publication. If the form has been removed, comments may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/035-3, 740 New Circle Road N.W., Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. In the United Kingdom and Eire, send to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ. Lexmark may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. You can purchase additional copies of publications related to this product by calling 1-800-553-9727. In the United Kingdom and Eire, call 0628-481500. In other countries, contact your point of purchase. © Copyright Lexmark International, Inc. 1998. All rights reserved. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This software and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013 and in applicable FAR provisions: Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY 40550. Table of Contents Introduction . xi Trademarks . xiii Getting Started Setting Up Your Printer . 1 Unpacking Your Printer . 1 Installing the Input Tray and Output Bin Unit . 3 of ContentsTable Loading the Input Tray . 7 Attaching the Parallel Cable . 12 Plugging the Printer In . 14 Installing the Print Cartridges . 15 Aligning the Print Cartridges . 19 Installing the Operator Panel Overlay . 21 Printing the Menu Settings Page . 24 Installing the Printer Drivers and Utilities . 25 Using the Printer Utilities . 27 Setup Utility . 27 Installing Printer Utilities . 27 Printer Drivers . 30 Bidirectional Communication . 32 MarkVision . 32 MarkVision Windows . 34 MarkVision Support in Various Environments . 34 MarkVision Online Help . 42 Toolkit . 43 Network Printer Utility . 44 Table of Contents iii Getting Updated Drivers and Utilities . 44 Online Services . 44 Automated FAX System . 45 Using Your Printer Using the Operator Panel and Menus . 49 Using the Operator Panel . 50 Printer Indicator Light . 50 Operator Panel Buttons . 51 Printer Messages . 53 Operator Panel Menus . 54 Printing the Menu Settings Page . 55 Changing Printer Settings . 56 Disabling the Operator Panel Menus . 57 Overview of Printer Menus . 58 Supplies Menu . 59 Color Menu . 60 Table of ContentsTable Paper Menu . 61 Finishing Menu . 68 Tests Menu . 73 Job Menu . 77 Setup Menu . 78 PCL Emul Menu . 85 PostScript Menu . 90 Parallel Menu . 91 Serial Menu . 95 Network Menu . 99 Infrared Menu . 101 LocalTalk Menu . 104 iv Table of Contents Using Print Materials . 107 Print Materials . 108 Print Material Characteristics . 109 Paper Guidelines . 111 Envelope Guidelines . 113 Label Guidelines . 114 Card Stock Guidelines . 115 Transparency Guidelines . 115 Paper Handling Specifications . 116 Paper Source . 117 Output Bin . 118 Paper Size . 119 Envelope Size . 120 Paper Loading . 121 of ContentsTable Loading the Input Tray . 121 Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot . 126 Loading Envelopes in the Input Tray . 131 Loading Envelopes in the Manual Feed Slot . 135 Printing on Large-size Paper . 139 Printing on Letterhead . 141 Tray Linking . 141 Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams . 142 Caring for Your Printer Understanding Printer Messages . 145 Status Messages . 145 Line 1 Messages . 146 Line 2 Messages . 152 Attendance Messages . 153 Table of Contents v Solving Printer Problems . 163 Display Problems . 164 Printing Problems . 165 Print Quality Problems . 168 Option Problems . 170 Network Printing Problems . 173 Other Problems and Questions . 173 Clearing Jams . 175 Possible Paper Jam Areas . 175 200 Paper Jam . 176 Accessing Paper Jam Areas . ..