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Lexmark 4227 Plus User`s Guide

1. 0 0 110 Display Messages a2 ed pe REA arden scan ads E d n 110 Chapter 7 Maintaining Your Printer 113 Cleaning the Printer esie Sao doen eR RC AER NS IR ahe Rd 113 Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder Rollers Lue 113 Removing the Ribbon Cartridge cas suees deca deinen red 114 Appendix A Notices leese 117 Appendix B Statement of Limited Warranty 123 GIOSSaly cde ru EL REESE IG ARRAREN 125 Contents v sjuojuo2 vi Contents Getting Started Unpacking 1 Removethe printer from the carton Caution Do not lift the printer by yourself it weighs 21 kilograms 46 pounds User s Guide Reference Card 4 lt 7 Printer Registration Power Cord Card Ribbon Cartridge If any items are missing or damaged contact your point of purchase If you need to purchase a parallel printer cable we recommend Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 1 1 peuejs Dune5 Getting Started 2 ACC Lexmark part number 1329605 3 05 m or 10 ft or 1427498 6 1 m or 20 ft If you need to purchase an RS 232 serial cable we recommend Lexmark part number 1038693 15 3 m or 50 ft Place the printer so the front of the printer aligns with the edge of the desk or table Note If you want to print more than 100 forms make sure they stack up below the printer on the floor when they are finished printing to prevent jams Remove all packing tape from the
2. Item J or Item T until On appears Store to save the setting ceo 4o00i i NN Quit to exit the function menu Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope With Continuous Forms Already Loaded 1 Move the paper select lever down to the continuous forms f position 2 Turn the printer On Paper Select Lever Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 57 Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper 3 To clear the paper path tear off the leading edge of the continuous form as shown Park the continuous forms by pressing Load Unload cO A Make sure AutoGap is set to On or Single AutoGap For help see Setting AutoGap on page 44 6 Open the manual feed door 58 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper T Move the paper select lever up to the single sheets position Manual Feed Door Paper Select Lever 8 Set the left margin Before inserting paper move the left paper guide so that the print start position you want aligns with the A symbol printed on the margin Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 59 Jedeg Huipeo7 pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper guide Printing begins at the A symbol Margin Guide Left Paper Guide The distance from the left paper guide to the A symbol determines the width of the left margin Note If you make a left margin setting in your application software it is added to the left margin setting on the printer
3. Paper Supports Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 53 Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper T Setthe left margin Before inserting paper move the left paper guide so that the print start position you want aligns with the symbol A printed on the margin guide Printing begins at the A symbol Margin Guide Left Paper Guide The distance from the left paper guide to the A symbol determines the width of the left margin Note If you make a left margin setting in your application software it is added to the left margin setting on the printer For example if you set the left margin at 2 54 cm 1 in on the printer and also have the left margin set at 2 54 cm 1 in in your application software the printer begins printing 5 08 cm 2 in from the left edge of the page 8 Toloada single sheet a Placea single sheet against the left paper guide D Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the paper C Push the sheet in until the Check light stops blinking 54 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper When you load preprinted forms put the top of the form in first printed side up Left Paper Guide Right Paper Guide The Paper Empty Add Paper message disappears e If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On factory default the paper feeds automatically to the TOF To turn Auto Cut Sheet Load On see Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load on page 56 For more info
4. Print Demo Print Settings lt lt Load Macro Default Macro Disabled Enabled 32 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Macro x Options Press Tractor 1 Tractor 2 Press Next Macro x x to 4 Macro X Disable Character Opt Mx Paper H Opt Mx AutoGap Mx Copy Macro x Press Auto Tear off Auto Sheet Feed Tractor Auto Cut Sh Ld Form Length Left Margin Right Margin Bottom Margin Lines Per Inch Eject by FF Uni Dir Print Auto Rdy Cut Sht Paper Out Alarm TOF Read Menu Language Interface Serial Select Data Speed Data Bits Parity Stop Bits 2 Protocol Honor DSR Polarity Paper Hand Opt Press Control Options Emulation Opt Interface Opt Buffer Size Automatic LF Automatic CR Slashed Zero FF Enable Code Page Sub Emulation Character Table Int l Character Press Courier Trace Mode Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 33 jaueg 101e1edQ ay Bursfi Using the Operator Panel Menu Options The following table provides information on where to find specific functions on the printer operator panel Those selections in italics may or may not appear on the panel depending on the printer settings or what printer options are installed Navigating Through the Function Menus Press When you want to move Item Up through the Main Primary or Secondary levels For example if the
5. on page 56 e If Auto Cut Sheet Load is Off press FormFeed 10 Make sure the printer is online Ready light is on solid If it is not press Start Stop until the Ready light is on solid You are now ready to print Note If the Ready light does not come on solid make sure that the media has been inserted far enough into the printer Loading Continuous Forms The printer offers one paper path for continuous forms 62 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper Note If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder see Printer Options beginning on page 75 for paper loading instructions To load continuous forms 1 Tum the printer On making sure the paper path is clear If a single sheet or envelope is loaded in the printer press FormFeed to remove it 2 Make sure AutoGap is On factory default For help see AutoGap Set to On on page 44 3 Move the paper select lever down to the continuous forms f position 4 pull up the bottom front of the printer to open the front cover Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 63 Jedeg Buipeo pue DBunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper D Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors Locking Lever 6 Open the left and right tractor doors as shown T Place the paper pinfeed holes over the second or third pins of the tractor unit If necessary move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractor
6. For example if you set the left margin at 2 54 cm 1 in on the printer and also have the left margin set at 2 54 cm 1 in in your application software the printer begins printing 5 08 cm 2 in from the left edge of the page 9 Toloada single sheet a Placea single sheet against the left paper guide D Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the paper C Push the sheet in until the Check light stops blinking When you load preprinted forms put the top of the form in first 60 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper printed side up The Paper Empty Add Paper message disappears e If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On factory default the paper feeds automatically to the TOF position For help see Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load on page 56 e If Auto Cut Sheet Load is Off press FormFeed To load an envelope a Place a single envelope against the left paper guide with the top edge first print side up Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 61 Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper D Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the envelope Address added to show correct orientation C Push the envelope in until the Check light stops blinking The Paper Empty Add Paper message disappears e If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On factory default the paper feeds automatically to the TOF position For help see Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load
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8. kerhetsegenskaperna f r vissa delar r inte helt uppenbara Lexmark fr ns ger sig ansv aret om delar av ett annat fabrikat anv nds Sikkerhetsinformasjon e Hvis produktet ditt ikke er merket med dette symbolet Hl m det bare kobles til en stikkontakt som er jordet e Ledningen m v re koblet til en stikkontakt n r produktet Stikkontakten m v re lett tilgjengelig e La bare kvalifisert personale ta seg av service og reparasjon som ikke er direkte beskrevet i bruksanvisningen Dette produktet er utviklet testet og godkjent i overensstemmelse med strenge verdensom spennende sikkerhetsstandarder for bestemte Lexmark deler Delenes sikkerhetsfunksjoner kan veere skjulte Lexmark er ikke ansvarlig for bruk av uoriginale reservedeler Informaci de Seguretat e Sielvostre producte NO est marcat amb el s mbol E j S HAURA de connectar a una presa el ctrica de terra e Elcable de pot ncia s haur de connectar a una presa de corrent propera al producte i facilment accessible Siheu de fer una reparaci que no figuri entre les descrites a les instruccions de funciona ment confieu la a un professional e Aquest producte est dissenyat comprovat i aprovat per tal d acomplir les estrictes normes de seguretat globals amb la utililitza ci de components espec fics de Lexmark Les caracter stiques de seguretat d algunes peces pot ser que no sempre siguin bvies
9. o entre em contato com um t cnico dos servi os de assist ncia Este produto est projetado testado e apro vado para satisfazer os padr es globais de seguran a para uso de componentes espec fi cos da Lexmark Os recursos de seguran a de alguns componentes podem n o ser sempre bvios A Lexmark n o respons vel pelo uso de outros componentes de substitui o Veiligheidsvoorschriften 1 20 Appendix A Zorg ervoor dat uw produkt is aangesloten op een geaard stopcontact als het produkt NIET is gemarkeerd met det symbool ol Het netsnoer moet worden aangesloten op een gemakkelijk bereikbaar stopcontact in de buurt van het produkt Neem contact op met een professionele onderhoudstechnicus voor onderhoud en reparaties die niet in de bij het produkt geleverde instructies beschreven worden Dit product is ontworpen getest en goedgekeurd om te voldoen aan strenge internationale veiligheidsvoorschriften Dev eiligheidsvoorzieningen van bepaalde onder delen zullen niet altijd duidelijk zichtbaar zijn Lexmark is niet verantwoordelijk voor het gebruik van andere vervangende onder delen Sikkerhedsoplysninger Hvis dit produkt IKKE er markeret med dette symbol SKAL det sluttes til en stikkon takt med jordforbindelse Ledningen skal sluttes til en stikkontakt der er t t p produktet og som er let tilg ngelig Service og reparationer som ikke er beskre vet i brugsanvisningen skal udf res af en kv
10. 75 76 extended paper guides 75 parallel cable 75 printer stand 75 serial cable 75 tractor 2 feeder 75 85 P paper advancing 42 loading auto sheet feeder 80 tractor 2 feeder 90 sizes 50 51 types continuous forms 50 envelopes 51 labels 49 single sheets 50 Paper Hand Options 37 paperjams 102 parallel cable connecting 8 pitch selecting or locking 46 power cord connecting 11 Print Adjust 41 Print Demo 34 Print Settings 34 printer driver 19 features and functions 21 function menus options AutoGap 38 Control Opt 39 Data Opt 39 Default Macro 35 Emulation Opt 40 Interface Opt 40 Load Macro 35 Macro x Opt 35 Paper Hand Opt 37 Print Adjust 41 Print Demo 34 Print Settings 34 Select Tractor 34 Set Top of Form 34 Trace Mode 41 overview 32 setting 31 options 75 parts 23 25 problems see solving problems R removing ribbon cartridge 114 top cover 2 tractor 2 feeder 99 ribbon cartridge installing 3 S safety information 118 Select Tractor 34 selecting font 46 131 xepul Index 132 paper 49 installing 86 pitch 46 loading paper serial cable connecting 10 continuous forms 91 Set Top of Form 34 cut sheets 94 Setting 72 manual feed 94 setting parking continuous forms 97 AutoGap 44 removing 99 operator panellanguage 16 setting left margin 93 printer online or offline 41 troubleshooting 101 113 Top Of Form ina Macro 71 setting macros 47 U single sheets loading 52 software in
11. APA The ability to address and print or not print each picture element on a display surface application software Software products such as spreadsheets and word processing programs designed for use on a personal computer audible alarm An alarm that is activated when an event occurs that may require operator attention or intervention for printer operation For example an out of paper condition Also called a beeper automatic interface switching Printer function that senses the active interface bidirectional Printing left to right then right to left bold A heavy faced type also called boldface or emphasized bps Bits per second buffer Temporary storage area for holding input or output data C characters per inch cpi The number of characters printed within an inch horizontally across a page Used to measure the character spacing of a printer characters per second cps The number of characters that are printed in 1 second Used to measure the printing speed of a printer code page A set of 256 graphic designs characters associated with unique code values from 0 through 255 Code page 437 is U S A font and code page 850 is multilingual font Code page 858 contains the character condensed print mode A print mode in which character spacing is 17 1 characters per inch Also called compressed print mode 125 Ajesso t Glossary 126 continuous forms Connected paper forms
12. Form TOF cea eacus dean X Ua qe 00 qn Rob Wr be en 69 Setting TOF for Continuous Forms 00 0048 69 Setting TOF for Single Sheets and Envelopes 70 Setting TOF ina Macro qe un ao het i qo e n a 71 Tearoff EDD CL TE 71 Changing Tearotf position a c rcr ser CUR prd a e 72 Adjusting Bidirectional Alignment eeeeetee RR mn 72 iV Contents Chapter 5 Printer Options 75 Auto Sheet Feeder 0 0 ccc cece ees 76 Installing the Auto Sheet Feeder eee 77 Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder 80 Tractor 2 Feeder oy scr re ba donde oe ERIS eaedem tb e d heo gs 85 Installing the Tractor 2 Feeder 0 00 000004 86 Loading Paper in the Tractor 2 Feeder ss 90 Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders 97 Removing the Tractor 2 Feeder eee eee 99 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems 101 Testing the Printer 45i ace dro eR SERRE eO P eo 101 Cleanis Paper ams 4 es pua eoe ed exco padted en eai i ieas 102 Problem CondiLlofie 2 ixcuiec een cudeahs Cue e SCC seek 103 Problems Indicated by Error Codes or Messages 103 Paper Feed Problems aie Sae ord ee Oo hae RR RR 106 Printing and Print Quality Problems 107 Alarm and Abnormal Noise lllsleeeesesss 109 Power PrOb GBs cerae E SE EU GAR ee SRO K SSS 110 Operator Panel Button Problem
13. Off Allows you to manually specify the thickness of the paper being printed upon Select this option when you want to specify how thick the paper is Manual Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Single Adjusts the printhead to the paper thickness when you turn the printer on when you change the paper select lever Select this option when you want to print several cut sheets with the same paper thickness when using the Auto Sheet Feeder Open Fixed 38 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options Data Options Buffer Size Controls the size of the printer s receive buffer Maximum Minimum Automatic LF Automatically performs a line feed LF when a carriage return CR is sent On Off Automatic CR Automatically performs a carriage return CR when a line feed LF is sent On Off Slashed Zero Prints all zeros with a slash through the center On Off Code Page Substitution Substitutes code page 858 for code page 850 Code page 858 contains the character Enable Disable Control Options Uni Dir Print Tells the printer to print uni directionally or bidirectionally On Off Auto Rdy Cut Sht Auto Ready Cut Sheet When set to On the printer automatically sets the printer online when a cut form is loaded When set to Off you must press Start Stop to set the printer
14. One Second Tear off 0 ee eee ees 43 Manual Tear off Auto Tear off Set to Off 43 Setting Auto Tear off sees 4554 pada l apa as ise e rea 43 Setting AutoGap causado doeet dE Ene PEE ei kati iuhan i ad 44 AutoGap Set to On Lese se psu ea add tt e OR Se E eed eds 44 Manual AutoGap AutoGap Set to Off 0 44 A toG p Set to Single cae s pce Pape no wide puc or pd ern 46 Selecting or Locking a Font or Pitch 0000000 46 Setting and Using a Macro os aisaon sox e era rex s ate ERE VES 47 Disabling Enabling the Operator Panel sssse 48 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 49 Paper Types and SIZES sicrie E shex qu e hx tu e Eh CRUS Rata 49 Single Sheets 334 9 x X ERE a aa o n CC A dea rr ew EUR qna 50 Multiple Part Single Sheets ooa prio ve vade RE ha pP A Oa d 50 Single Continuous Forms exci epe RARE E E ERES 50 Multiple Part Continuous Forms ssseeesssese 51 lj P aes 51 Multiple Part Fotms 4i diss Porn E E Re rh Rai dh d 51 Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope err rre s 52 Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope into the Manual Feed 52 Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load is esextser RR 56 Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope With Continuous Forms Already Loaded 44 uepexbexibwrekEeex n aka bea P Ere 57 Loading Continuous FORMS cue Ste IOCIS He ha eb I ad pals 62 Aligning the Left Margin 4oi ehh RR ea ERR EP PEE RES 66 Top Otf
15. paper jam Detecting a cover open Detecting a hardware error Detecting a Power On Self Test POST failure The printer is offline Check Yellow Any of the following conditions may have occurred Detecting an end of form EOF Detecting a paper jam Detecting a cover open Detecting a hardware error Detecting a data transmission error Detecting an interface mode error Detecting a Power On Self Test POST failure AutoGap Green AutoGap is on AutoGap automatically adjusts the printer according to the thickness of the paper you are using Tractor2 Green The Tractor 2 Feeder is selected The Tractor 2 Feeder option must be installed 30 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Using the Function Menus This section describes the function menus and how to set them To set functions 1 2 3 Oo 0 A Press Start Stop Press Menu to enter the function menu Press Item J or Item until the function menu you want appears on the display Note The selectable function menu is different depending on the selected data stream mode IBM PPDS or Epson emulation and the Interface mode Parallel RS 232 or RS 422 Note If an gt symbol appears on the display the Next gt button must be pressed to enter the value level of that particular menu item Press Next gt to enter that menu item Press Item J or Item until the value you want appears on the display Press Store to save the
16. printer Pull up the left and right latches on the top cover and lift the top cover to remove it Left Latch t Chapter 1 Getting Started D Remove the protective cardboard Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is Off 2 Make sure the top cover is removed If you need help see step 4 on page 2 Chapter 1 Getting Started peuejs Dune5 Getting Started 4 3 Manually move the printhead to the side of the printer as shown 4 Rotate the ribbon advance knob counterclockwise to ensure the ribbon feeds smoothly If necessary untwist the ribbon Chapter 1 Getting Started 5 Manually move the ribbon guide to the side of the cartridge as shown then rotate the ribbon advance knob to take up any slack in the ribbon Ribbon Guide 6 Insert the ribbon guide over the metal pins on each side of the printhead Pins x 7 Manually move the printhead to the center position 8 Align and insert the left and right side tabs of the ribbon cartridge into the slots in the side frames Chapter 1 Getting Started 5 payers Dunes Getting Started 6 Press down firmly on the ribbon cartridge to snap it into place O Make sure the ribbon feeds smoothly by rotating the ribbon advance knob counterclockwise Chapter 1 Getting Started 10 Replace the top cover 11 Attach the acoustic cover a Align the notches on the acoustic cover with the slots on the top
17. proud to be a participant in this program Appendix A As an Energy Star Partner Lexmark International Inc has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency Electronic Emission Notices Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement The Lexmark 4227 plus Printer has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Appendix A 117 So2noN Notices e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equip me
18. require special training or tools 1 Make sure the printer is Off Chapter 5 Printer Options TT suondo 13 Ulld Printer Options 2 Open pull up and remove the front cover Front Cover Power Switch Paper Select Lever 3 Push up the paper select lever 4 Insert the tabs on both sides of the Auto Sheet Feeder into the grooves on the printer 78 Chapter 5 Printer Options D Attach the front paper supports to the Auto Sheet Feeder 6 Pull the paper supports to the upright position and attach the wire paper supports to them Wire Paper Supports Paper Supports Chapter 5 Printer Options 79 suondo 13 Ulld Printer Options T Attach the front cover that came with the Auto Sheet Feeder Front Cover Turn the printer on Select Auto Sheet Feed On from the function menu To turn Auto Sheet Feed on press Menu Item 4 until Paper Hand Opt appears Next Item until Auto Sheet Feed appears Next to see the printer s setting Item 4 until On appears Store to save the setting 3o7 0oo000 0009v Quit to exit the function menus Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder The Auto Sheet Feeder lets you print from single sheets of paper stacked in the feeder The option also includes a manual feed tray that lets you manually feed a single sheet of paper This section includes instructions for loading paper in the automatic sheet feeder and the automatic sheet fee
19. to Off When AutoGap is Off you can manually adjust the gap position between the printhead and the paper To manually set AutoGap press 1 Menu 2 Item J until AutoGap appears 3 Next gt 44 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Item J or Item T until Off appears Store Next Item J or Item T to select the manual position you want Store to save the setting coo 40 C01 A Quit to exit the function menu The following table gives the manual setting choices and the information needed to make the appropriate choice for your paper type Manual AutoGap Settings aper Paper Weight of Paper Manual Type Thickness Setting Single Forms Single Thin 45 g m 121b 1 Sheets or Continuous 56 g m 15 Ib Forms Normal 68g m 181b lor2 75glm 201b Thick 90 g m 241b 2 Multiple Part Forms 2 Part Form 20r3 When the setting is 3 Part Form 3or4 4 pid higher 4 Part Form 4 or 5 printing speed becomes slower 5 Part Form 5 or 6 6 Part Form 5 6 or 7 7 Part Form 60r 7 8 Part Form 7 Envelopes 4 5 or 6 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 45 JGueg 101e1edo eui Buisfi Using the Operator Panel AutoGap Set to Single When AutoGap is set to Single the printer sets the gap between the printhead and the paper only once This should only be used when printing on several cut sheets of the same thickness while using the Auto Sheet Feeder The printer adjusts the print
20. you first recognize a problem determine whether it is located within the printer the software program or an option After you ve determined where the problem is located then follow the steps in this chapter to solve the problem For additional assistance and answers to your questions contact your point of purchase or see the printer registration card for the number appropriate for your country Technical support is also available at the Lexmark site on the World Wide Web http www lexmark com Notes 1 If you continuously use the printer for a long period of time the printhead becomes hot and will automatically stop at a specified threshold temperature When the temperature falls below a certain value the printer will restart normal printing operations 2 Ifthe print pattern is dense the printer slows down its print speed Testing the Printer Each time you turn the printer on it performs an internal check or Power On Self Test of its settings The printer can also perform a printer test You can run this test even if your printer is not connected to your computer Before you test the printer make sure paper and ribbon are installed Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems 101 suie qo4d Je1uuud BUuIAJOS Solving Printer Problems To run a printer test Turn the printer On Press Menu Press Item until Print Settings appears AC NA Press Start The menu settings print If the menu settings do not print co
21. 11 Set the left margin Move the tractors so the print start position you want aligns with the symbol A printed on the margin guide Moving the paper all the way to the left creates the widest left mar gin Moving the paper all the way right creates the narrowest left margin The distance from the A symbol to the left paper guide determines the left margin Printing begins at the A symbol on the margin guide XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Left Tractor Note If you make a left margin setting in your application software it is added to the left margin setting on the printer For example if you set the left margin at 1 inch 2 54 cm on the printer and also have the left margin set at 1 inch 2 54 cm in your application software the printer begins printing 2 inches 5 08 cm from the left edge of the page 12 Push down the left tractor locking lever to lock it in place Remove slack from the paper and lock the right lever 13 Replace the manual feed tray Chapter 5 Printer Options 93 suondo 13 Ulld Printer Options 14 select Tractor 2 from the menu 15 Press Start Stop The paper loads to the print position or the tear off position if Auto Tear Off is On 16 Make sure the printer is online Ready light is on solid If it is not press Start Stop until the Ready light is on solid You are now ready to print 17 Read Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders on page 97 to learn how to switch f
22. 42277 plus User s Guide First Edition November 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 Copyright 1998 Lexmark International Inc 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 Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 Unpacking C eae wes 4 1 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge ia sese eme tre em eb ty ee 3 Con
23. 8 cm from the left edge of the page 96 Chapter 5 Printer Options 6 Placea single sheet against the left paper guide Move the right paper guide so that the guide aligns with the right edge of the paper Right Paper Guide The Paper Empty Add Paper message disappears a If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On factory default the paper feeds automatically to the top of the form For help see Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load on page 56 b If Auto Cut Sheet Load is Off press FormFeed T Make sure the printer is online Ready light is on solid If it is not press Start Stop until the Ready light is on solid You are now ready to print Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders The Tractor 2 light on the operator panel shows you which tractor feeder is selected The Tractor 2 light is On when the Tractor 2 Feeder is selected To park continuous forms on the currently selected tractor feeder and switch to the other tractor feeder Chapter 5 Printer Options 97 suondo 13 Ulld Printer Options 1 Tear off the leading edge of the continuous forms loaded on the tractor feeder 2 Youcan either change tractors temporarily switch for current print job only or change the default tractor To change tractors temporarily press Menu Item until Select Tractor appears Next gt Item until Tractor 2 appears Store to save the setting ao oTo Quit to exit the functions menu To change the default tra
24. AJOS Solving Printer Problems Power Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Printer is turned on but the Power light is off e Power cord is unplugged or not plugged in correctly Action Check that the power cord is correctly connected at both ends No electricity at the power source Action Check the power source by connecting another electrical appliance Operator Panel Button Problem Symptom Probable Causes and Actions All buttons except Operator panel is disabled Start Stop f A I l Load Unload and ction Normal operation FormFeed do not work Note If you want to change the operator panel to the enable mode see Disabling Enabling the Oper ator Panel on page 48 Display Messages Message Description Ready IBM The printer is online and ready to accept data and IBM PPDS mode is selected Ready EPSON The printer is online and ready to accept data and Epson emulation mode is selected 001 Paper Empty Add Paper The printer is out of paper or the paper is not loaded properly Load paper in the printer For help see Selecting and Loading Paper on page 49 11 0 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems Message Description 002 Paper Jam Remove Paper Clear paper jam Remove any debris from inside the printer 005 Cover Open Close Cover Top Cover is open or not properly closed Close the top co
25. Problems Maintaining Your Printer Chapter This section describes how to clean the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge Cleaning the Printer Before you clean the printer 1 Tum the printer Off 2 Unplug the power cord 3 Wait until the printhead is cool Cleaning the inside of the printer Every few months use a soft brush and a vacuum to remove dust ribbon lint and pieces of paper Remove the ribbon cartridge to prevent the ribbon from going into the vacuum Vacuum any dust from around the printhead and in the printer cavity Cleaning the cover Clean the outside of the printer with a damp cloth and mild soap Do not use any spray type or chemical cleaners anywhere on your printer Do not put any liquids or spray near the air vents For stubborn ink stains on the cover use a commercial mechanic s hand cleaner Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder Rollers 1 Remove all paper from the printer Chapter 7 Maintaining Your Printer 113 J91uuud 4noA Buiureyule Maintaining Your Printer Turn the Auto Sheet Feeder upside down and place it on a flat surface O N Clean the two paper guide wheels located inside the bottom of the Auto Sheet Feeder using isopropyl alcohol and a clean cloth You can rotate one roller while applying the cleaning cloth to the other roller Removing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Tur the printer Off 2 Remove the top cover 114 Chapter 7 Maintaining Your Printer 3 Carefully pull u
26. When Auto Tear off is set to One Second continuous form paper automatically advances to the tear off position if a print job ends and no data is received within one second of the last data transmission Manual Tear off Auto Tear off Set to Off When Auto Tear off is set to Off you can manually advance the perforation of a continuous form to the tear off position by pressing Tear Off assuming the print position is still on the same page Tip To print labels set Auto Tear off to Off Setting Auto Tear off to Off will reduce the risk of label s jamming Setting Auto Tear off To change the Auto Tear off setting press 1 Menu 2 Item J until Paper Hand Opt appears Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 43 Joueg 101e1edQo eu Duisfi Using the Operator Panel 3 Next twice 4 item J or Item T until the value you want appears D Store to save the setting 6 Quit to exit the function menu Setting AutoGap The AutoGap function determines the amount of space that the printer places between the printhead and the paper You can select On Off or Single AutoGap from the function menu AutoGap Set to On When AutoGap is set to On the printer automatically sets itself to the thickness of the paper you are using To set AutoGap On press 1 Menu Item J until AutoGap appears Next Item J or Item T until On appears Store to save the setting Ooh WN Quit to exit the function menu Manual AutoGap AutoGap Set
27. ado verificado y aprobado para cumplir los m s estrictos est ndares de seguridad global usando los componentes espec ficos de Lexmark Puede que las caracter sticas de seguridad de algu nas piezas no sean siempre evidentes Lex mark no se hace responsable del uso de otras piezas de recambio Appendix A 119 So2noN Notices Informa es de Seguran a Se o produto N O estiver marcado com este s mbolo necess rio lig lo a uma tomada com liga o terra O cabo deve ser ligado a uma tomada local izada perto do produto e facilmente acess vel Para todos os servi os ou repara es n o referidos nas instru es de opera o deve contactar um t cnico dos servi os de assist n cia Este produto foi concebido testado e apro vado para satisfazer os padr es globais de seguran a na utiliza o de componentes espec ficos da Lexmark As fun es de seg uranca de alguns dos componentes podem n o ser sempre bvias A Lexmark n o respons vel pela utiliza o de outros compo nentes de substitui o Informa es de Seguran a Se o produto N O estiver marcado com este s mbolo ol ele DEVE SER conectado a uma tomada el trica com liga o terra O cabo de alimenta o deve ser conectado a uma tomada el trica localizada perto do produto e de f cil acesso Para todos os servi os ou repara es n o descritos nas instru es de opera
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29. ance the paper when the printer is not printing To advance the paper e Press FormFeed to advance the paper to the Top Of Form TOF on the next page or to eject the cut form Note If Auto Tear Off is set to On or One Second the form stops for one second then feeds to the Tear Off position Press LineFeed to advance the paper to the next line e Press Micro J or Micro T lightly once for fine alignment or press and hold to scroll the paper up or down Note Ifpaperis sitting at the Tear off position pressing Form Feed will feed the paper one page length Using Tear off The Tear off function advances the perforation of a continuous form to the tear bar Auto Tear off can be set to on one second or off To change the tearoff position see Changing Tearoff position on page 72 42 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Auto Tear off Set to On When Auto Tear off is set to On continuous form paper automatically advances to the tear off position when e the paper has advanced to the Top Of Form TOF e the paper has advanced to the load position on the next page no data printer control codes or escape codes have been sent to the printer after advancing to the TOF position The continuous form remains at the tear off position until the printer receives the next print request At that time the continuous form moves from the tear off position to the TOF load position to prepare for printing One Second Tear off
30. apter 3 Using the Operator Panel 27 jaueg 101e1edQ ay Buisp Using the Operator Panel Buttons When using the function menus press Item lor Item to scroll through the menu items Press Next or Prev lt to move to the next or previous menu level Press this button When you want to Menu Enter the function menu The printer goes offline Quit Exit the function menus Run a Power On Self Test POST Tear Off Advance the forms to the tear off position Retract the forms to the Top of Form TOF position when the forms are at the tear off position Store Save the values you selected in the menus Font Select a font See Character Options on page 36 for a list of fonts available for your printer When you press Font the printer goes offline and displays the current pitch and font Item Scroll down to display the next menu item Pitch Select a pitch See Character Options on page 36 for the pitches available for your printer When you press Pitch the printer goes offline and displays the current pitch and font Item T Scroll up to display the previous menu item Micro Advance the forms down 0 35 mm 1 72 in When you hold this button for more than one second the forms move continuously until you release it Next gt Move away from the Main Menu to the subordinate directories and choices 28 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Press this bu
31. as shown on the purchase receipt If this machine is a feature or accessory this statement applies only when that feature or accessory is used with the machine for which it was designed To obtain warranty service you may be required to present the feature or accessory with such machine If you transfer this machine to another user warranty service under the terms of this statement is available to that user for the remainder of the warranty period You should transfer proof of original purchase and this statement to that user Warranty Service To obtain warranty service you may be required to present proof of original purchase Warranty service will be provided at your location When warranty service involves the exchange of a machine or part the item replaced becomes the property of the Remarketer or Lexmark The replacement may be a new or repaired item The replacement item assumes the remaining warranty period of the original machine Appendix B 123 Ayuesse jy pau jo jueuie els ted Warranty imi Statement of L Replacement is not available to you if the machine you present for exchange is defaced altered in need of a repair not included in warranty service or damaged beyond repair Also such machine must be free of any legal obligation or restrictions that prevent its exchange Before you present this machine for warranty service remove all programs data and removable storage media For further explanation of your warra
32. cover Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 Getting Started 8 b Snap the acoustic cover into place C Close the acoustic cover Connecting the Parallel Cable You will need to connect either a parallel cable or a serial cable to the printer If you are installing a serial cable see Connecting the Serial Cable on page 10 for help 1 Make sure your computer and the printer is Off 2 Unplug your computer and printer Chapter 1 Getting Started 3 Connect the parallel cable This cable is not supplied with your printer An IEEE 1284 compliant parallel cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 3 05 m or 10 ft or 1427498 6 1 m or 20 ft is recommended Note You do not need to attach a grounding wire to the computer 4 Fasten the clip wires to the parallel cable You will hear a click INN ET if A 5 Connect the other end of the parallel cable to your computer 6 Continue with Connecting the Power Cord on page 11 Chapter 1 Getting Started payers Dunes Getting Started Connecting the Serial Cable 1 Make sure both the printer and your computer are turned off and unplugged 2 Connect the serial cable The cable is not supplied with your printer We recommend Lexmark s null modem RS 232 DB 25 Female to DB 25 Male serial cable part number 1038693 50 ft Note You do not need to attach a grounding wire to the computer 3 Tighten the screws 4 Con
33. ctor press Menu oo Item J until Paper Hand Opt appears C Next 98 Chapter 5 Printer Options Item until Tractor appears Next gt Item until Tractor 2 appears Store to save the setting JQ 0O amp Quit to exit the functions menu Removing the Tractor 2 Feeder To remove the Tractor 2 Feeder and load continuous forms on the normal tractor feeder 1 Tum the PC and the printer Off and unplug both 2 If continuous forms are loaded on the Tractor 2 Feeder remove the continuous forms 3 Press down on the tabs on both sides of the Tractor 2 Feeder While holding the tabs down pull the Tractor 2 Feeder straight out of the printer 4 Load continuous forms on the normal tractor feeder For help see To load continuous forms on page 63 Chapter 5 Printer Options 99 suondo 13 Ulld Printer Options Replace the Tractor 2 Feeder For help see Installing the Tractor 2 Feeder on page 86 Reload forms on the Tractor 2 Feeder For help see Loading Paper in the Tractor 2 Feeder on page 90 Turn the PC and the printer On after plugging both back in ON Oo OO Choose the tractor feeder you want to use as the paper source For help see Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders on page 97 100 Chapter 5 Printer Options Solving Printer Problems Chapter 6 This section helps you identify printer conditions and problems you can often correct yourself When
34. d automatically feeds single sheets of paper into the printer With the Auto Sheet Feeder installed you can print from single sheets of paper stacked in a tray instead of manually feeding each sheet Note The Auto Sheet Feeder does not support multi part forms You can also print on continuous forms loaded in the printer s tractor feeder while the Auto Sheet Feeder is installed If you need to manually feed a single sheet a convenient manual feed tray is located on top of the feeder Front Cover C Wire Paper Supports 76 Chapter 5 Printer Options The paper you use in the Auto Sheet Feeder must meet the following specifications Automatic Feed Mode Single part Form Length 139 7 mm 5 5 in minimum 355 6 mm 14 0 in maximum 558 8 mm 22 in Width 105 mm 4 13 in minimum 364 mm 14 3 in maximum 1 Paper width greater than 215 9 mm 8 5 in For 215 9 mm 8 5 in paper width or less Manual Insertion Mode Single Multi part Form Length 139 7 mm 5 5 in minimum 355 6 mm 14 0 in maximum 558 8 mm 22 in Width 76 2 mm 3 0 in minimum 420 mm 16 5 in maximum Paper Weight 60 90 g m 16 24 lbs 1 Paper width greater than 215 9 mm 8 5 in For 215 9 mm 8 5 in paper width or less Installing the Auto Sheet Feeder The Auto Sheet Feeder is easy to install and remove You will not need to make electrical connections or
35. der s manual feed tray 60 Chapter 5 Printer Options Loading Paper for Automatic Feed 1 If continuous forms are loaded park them For help parking continuous forms see step 1 of Parking Contin uous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders on page 97 Make sure AutoGap is set to On or Single For help see Setting AutoGap on page 44 Move the paper select lever up to the single sheet position Pull the paper supports to the upright position OAO N Pull the locking lever forward to allow paper to be loaded Locking Lever 6 Place single sheets into the Auto Sheet Feeder Note e Place letterhead paper with the letterhead facing up and toward the printer e The paper level should not exceed the markings on the Chapter 5 Printer Options 81 suondo 13 Ulld Printer Options label located on the inside of the paper holder T Move the paper guide so the print start position you want aligns with the symbol A printed on the margin guide of the Auto Sheet Feeder Printing begins at the A symbol Margin Guide 1 inch npunqua uuu D Hn The distance from the A symbol to the left paper guide determines the left margin 8 Move the right paper guide to match the paper width you are using 82 Chapter 5 Printer Options 9 Push the locking lever in toward the printer Locking Lever 10 Press Start Stop The Ready light comes on and you are ready to print Loading Pape
36. doors are properly closed and that the tractor locking levers are properly locked Ribbon cartridge is not set correctly Action Reset the ribbon cartridge correctly For help see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 3 AutoGap is set incorrectly Action Adjust AutoGap see page 35 Top of the form is curled up or folded Action Straighten or use new forms Forms have debris in the pinfeed holes Action Use forms with no debris in the pinfeed holes Pinfeed holes of multi part forms do not align with each other Action Avoid using such multi part forms 1 06 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems Printing and Print Quality Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Printer does not print Printer is not in the ready state Ready light is off Action Press Start Stop Ready light comes on Printer cable is disconnected or not connected correctly Action Turn off the computer and the printer Check that the printer cable is connected correctly at both ends Turn the computer and printer on Interface mode setting is not correct Action Reset the interface mode setting see Connecting the Parallel Cable on page 8 or Connecting the Serial Cable on page 10 Ribbon cartridge is not installed Action Install the ribbon cartridge see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 3 Media not inserted far enough into manual feed area Action Insert the media more f
37. e characters printed in the bottom half of the normal printing line superscript One or more characters printed in the top half of the normal printing line system board The main circuit board that supports a variety of basic system devices T Top Of Form TOF The line position of the paper where the first line prints Also referred to as the load position tractor feed A device that automatically feeds continuous forms U underscore A line printed under a character unidirectional printing Printing only from left to right V variable forms length The variable forms length feature lets you set your form length from a range of one line to a maximum of 22 inches Index A adjusting bidirectional alignment 72 advancing paper 42 aligning left margin 66 application software installing 18 auto cut sheet load 37 setting 56 auto sheet feeder described 76 installing 77 loading paper automatic feed 81 manual feed 83 rollers cleaning 113 setting left margin 84 Auto Tear Off Set to Off 72 AutoGap 38 44 Off manual 44 On 44 Single 46 automatic interface switching 22 bidirectional alignment 72 buttons operator panel 28 C changing tractor feeders 97 checklight 41 cleaning auto sheet feeder rollers 113 printer 113 clearing jams 102 configuring the printer 18 connecting parallel cable 8 powercord 11 serial cable 10 continuous forms aligning the left margin 68 loading 62 set
38. e right and left side panels 86 Chapter 5 Printer Options 6 Insert the tabs on both sides of the Tractor 2 Feeder into the grooves on the printer Groove Right Side Panel T Attach the front cover that came with the Tractor 2 Feeder Front Cover 8 Remove any cables attached to the back of the printer Chapter 5 Printer Options 87 suondo 13 Ulld Printer Options 9 Remove the system board cover from the back of the printer Lift the cover while prying at the bottom center 11 Replace the system board cover 12 Plug the Tractor 2 Feeder cable into the tractor connector on the back of the printer Make sure the A symbol on the Tractor 2 Feeder cable faces up Align the A symbol on the cable with the V symbol on the 88 Chapter 5 Printer Options back of the printer above the tractor connector Tractor Connector 13 Position the cable clamp flush with the bottom edge of the printer and against the embossed edge with the open section facing upward Embossed edge Cable clamp Chapter 5 Printer Options 69 suondo 13 Ulld Printer Options 14 Insert the Tractor 2 Feeder cable into the clamp as shown and snap the clamp shut 15 Attach cables removed in previous step 16 Tum the PC and the printer On after plugging both back in See Loading Paper in the Tractor 2 Feeder on page 90 for infor mation on how to load the Tractor 2 F
39. eeder Loading Paper in the Tractor 2 Feeder The Tractor 2 Feeder has a tractor feeder for continuous forms and a manual feed tray for single sheets and single part forms This section includes directions for loading both continuous forms in the Tractor 2 Feeder and single sheet or envelopes in the manual feed tray 90 Chapter 5 Printer Options oO a A Q N Loading Continuous Forms in the Tractor 2 Feeder Turn the printer On Make sure the paper path is clear If a single sheet or envelope is loaded in the printer remove it Make sure AutoGap is set to On or Single AutoGap For help see Set ting AutoGap on page 44 Make sure the paper select lever is pushed down in the continuous forms Fj position Notice how the manual feed tray fits onto the Tractor 2 Feeder You will need to remember this when you replace the tray later Lift up and pull out the manual feed tray to remove it from the Tractor 2 Feeder Chapter 5 Printer Options 91 suondo 13 Ulld Printer Options T Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors Locking Lever 8 Open the left and right tractor doors Q Place the paper holes over the second or third pins on the tractors If necessary move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractor to the paper width Left Tractor Door Right Tractor Door 10 Close the left and right tractor doors 92 Chapter 5 Printer Options
40. er guide Move the right paper guide so that the guide aligns with the right edge of the paper Push the sheet in until the feed rollers draw the sheet into the printer Left Paper Guide The Paper Empty Add Paper message disappears Chapter 1 Getting Started 15 payers Dunes Getting Started 7 Press Menu to enter the function menu O Press Item J until Print Demo is displayed Print Demo Press Start Tear Off LCPower L JTractor2 Ready Check L AutoGap Font Pitch Micro Vv Micro Start Load Stop Unload eae Eart reed Q Press Start to start print demo One demo page prints 10 Press Quit to exit the function menu Setting the Language of the Operator Panel Messages To set up your printer in a language other than English 1 Tum the printer On 2 Press Menu to enter the function menu 16 Chapter 1 Getting Started 3 Press Item J or Item T until Control Options appears on the display Control Options Tear Off Power Tractor2 Ready Check AutoGap Font Pitch Micro Vv Micro Start Load Stop Unload LineFeed FormFeed LY Press Next gt Press Item J or Item T until Menu Language appears on the display Press Next gt N OOA Press Item J or Item T until the language you want appears on the display Note The mes
41. ff position Follow these steps to set the tearoff position 1 Press Start Stop to take the printer offline 2 Press Micro J or Micro T to move the paper to the appropriate position on the tear bar The printer beeps if you go out of range Press Start Stop to set and save the tearoff position SAVED appears on the display for one second The printer beeps twice The paper rolls backward then goes to the new tearoff position The Ready light goes on Adjusting Bidirectional Alignment If your print job looks fuzzy or blurry you may want to adjust the character alignment also called bidirectional alignment on your printer The following steps illustrate how to adjust the alignment of the print wires After loading continuous forms press Menu Press Item J until Print Adjust appears on the display Press Next gt OND Press Item 1 or Item T to choose Draft or Courier Draft prints each alignment pattern once uni directional Courier prints each alignment pattern twice bidirectional D Press Start Stop to print the alignment pattern The following example shows a printer that needs alignment 72 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper CON The message Choose the Best Alignment appears on the display Press Next gt or Prev to adjust the alignment Lines 2 and 4 move to align with lines 1 and 3 The printer is aligned correctly when lines 2 and 4 are vertically aligned with lines 1 and 3 Press Item to
42. ft Courier and Gothic Forms Handling Forms straight paper path e Automatic tear off e Automatic paper loading unloading Form Width Maximum 16 inches Print Width Maximum 13 6 inches Multiple part Forms Printing 8 part forms carbonless 6 part forms carbon and carbonless Chapter 2 Features and Functions 21 suoljoun 4 pue saJnjeaJ Features and Functions Feature Function Code Pages Your printer supports the following code pages 437 437G 813 850 851 853T 857 858 860 861 863 865 869 920 1004 and 1053 Software Compatible with all IBM and IBM compatible computers Compatibility Interface For Parallel RS 422 and RS 232 cables Connection AutoGap When AutoGap is set to On default the printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of the paper you are using Automatic When the interface option is set to Auto the printer knows Interface which interface is active parallel or serial You do not need to Switching change menu items from the operator panel and you can effortlessly share your printer among multiple environments 22 Chapter 2 Features and Functions Front View of Printer Operator Panel Manual Feed Door Paper Guides Top Cover Paper Supports Acoustic Cover Power Switch Paper Select Lever Part Name Function Acoustic cover Lowers noise level produced by the printer F
43. ge It can be set from one line to a maximum of 22 inches G g m Grams per square meter Metric measurement for paper weight interface Defines the method of communication between the printer and the terminal or computer The two common types of interface are parallel and serial italic A type style with characters that slant to the right K KB Kbyte Kilobyte The number of bytes of storage Equal to 1024 bytes L letter quality A denser print mode that enhances the quality of print characters Compare with draft print lines per inch Ipi Number of lines of text printed in a vertical inch lines per page Ipp Unit of measure used with lines per inch to set form length load position The line position of the paper where the first line prints Also referred to as the Top Of Form TOF macro Printer setting to store document formats mode A style of printer output O offline Mode in which the printer is not communicating with the computer online Mode in which the printer is communicating with the computer overscore A line printed over a character P parallel interface A type of connection that links a printer to a computer by which all 8 bits of a character are sent at the same time park A means to disable the continuous forms operation while single sheets or envelopes are printed pinfeed A device that guides and feeds paper by means of pins that engage holes in t
44. hange the default font or pitch you must go through the function menus The default font and pitch are indicated with asterisks For a brief explanation of the operator panel buttons see Menu Options on page 34 Note Not all pitches are available for all fonts Setting and Using a Macro You can use up to four macros to store your settings permanently To set a macro follow these steps Press Menu Press Item 4 until Default Macro appears Press Next and then Item J until Macro x x 1 to 4 appears Press Store to save the setting Press Prev lt and then Item 4 until Macro x Options appears Set and store your settings see Macro x Options on page 35 for a list of items you can set in your macro Press Quit N OO BOD To use a macro Press Menu Press Item 4 until Load Macro appears Press Next until Macro x x 1 to 4 appears Press Item 4 Press Store to save the setting Press Quit oOua1hAahnh Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 47 jaueg 101e1edQo eui Duisfi Using the Operator Panel Disabling Enabling the Operator Panel All buttons except the Start Stop FormFeed and Load Unload buttons on the operator panel can be disabled To disable the operator panel 1 Tumthe printer Off 2 Press and hold Micro and Micro T and then turn the printer On Note When any button except Start Stop FormFeed or Load Unload is pressed while the printer is disabled the Operat
45. he side of the paper pitch A unit of type width based on the number of characters that can be placed in a linear inch For example 10 pitch type prints 10 characters per inch point size A unit of size of characters equal to 1 72 inch vertically PPDS Personal printer data stream printer driver A file that allows an application program to communicate with a printer 127 Ajesso t Glossary 128 printer functions setting The settings that determine how the printer operates proportional spacing Spacing of characters according to their natural width R RAM Random access memory resident font A font stored in the printer S sans serif Letters printed without short lines stemming from the upper and lower ends serial interface A type of connection that links a printer to a computer by which the 8 bits of a character are sent one bit at a time serif A short line stemming from and at an angle to the upper and lower ends of the strokes of a letter single sheets A single form or sheet of paper that is not connected to other sheets The sheet can have more than one part such as an original and one or more copies standard carriage printer Printer that has the ability to print on forms up to 279 4 mm 11 in wide start Mode in which the printer is communicating with the computer stop Mode in which the printer is not communicating with the computer subscript One or mor
46. head to the paper s thickness when you turn the printer on or when the paper select lever is changed There are two Single AutoGap options e Open factory default means that the printhead moves out of the way as each sheet of paper is loaded This setting reduces paper jams e Fixed means that once the gap is set the printhead does not move Selecting or Locking a Font or Pitch When you select a temporary font or pitch the printer uses it unless the application software specifies a different one The printer reverts to the default font pitch when the printer is initialized or when you turn the power off If a font or pitch is locked the printer uses the selected font pitch regardless of the font pitch selection in the application software The printer reverts to the default font pitch when you turn the power off To select a font or pitch temporarily press 1 Start Stop The printer goes offline and the operator panel displays the current font and pitch as well as Not Ready 2 Fontor Pitch until you reach the selection you want 3 Start Stop The printer goes online and the operator panel displays Ready To lock a font or pitch press 1 Start Stop The printer goes offline and the operator panel displays the current font and pitch 2 Fontor Pitch until the lock symbol a appears next to the font pitch you want 3 Start Stop The printer goes online 46 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel If you want to c
47. iance Statement 1 18 Appendix A This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Avis de conformit aux normes d Industrie Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS G 1234 100003 for the indirect connections to the public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom Japanese VCCI Notice CORB SHE EHNA COBHRU IL BO CUR S EMG OSEE IDE FI 5 UIEBRUERE SERE BEBIWBESASCVCCIDESCOSGUCBOXT UPL amp EBE amp ayv4d T7VEZavyXMckEEUCCHHCRSr BE MEORMERSCENSOST WRHHBE Ho TEV ORORVEULTPS Safety Information e If your product is NOT marked with this symbol O it MUST be connected to an elec trical outlet that is properly grounded e The power cord must be connected to an elec trical outlet that is near the product and eas ily accessible Refer service or repairs other than those described in the operating instructions to a professional service person This product is designed tested and approved to meet strict global safety stan dards with the use of specific Lexmark com ponents The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts Sicherheitshi
48. irmly into the printer Wrong characters are printed Function setting is not correct Action Reset the function setting see Using the Function Menus on page 31 Wrong printer driver selected Action See Installing Your Application Software on page 18 Software is sending the wrong printer command Action Check your software user documentation Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems 107 suie qo4d Je1uuud BUuIAjOS Solving Printer Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Printing is too light or blurred Ribbonis worn or dry Action Replace the ribbon cartridge For help see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 3 e AutoGap is set incorrectly Action Adjust AutoGap see page 35 Tip Mark the date of ribbon cartridge replacement This may help to remind you of the next replacement date Dots are missing Ribbon cartridge is not set correctly Action Reset the ribbon cartridge correctly For help see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 3 Ribbon is twisted or ribbon edge is folded Action Replace the ribbon cartridge For help see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 3 e Printhead is not working Action The printer needs repair Forms are smudged Ribbon cartridge is not set correctly Action Reset the ribbon cartridge correctly For help see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 3 e AutoGap is set inc
49. istiques de s curit de certains l ments ne sont pas tou jours videntes Lexmark ne peut tre tenu responsable de l utilisation d autres pi ces de rechange Norme di sicurezza Se il prodotto NON contrassegnato con questo simbolo O DEVE essere collegato lo stesso ad una presa elettrica con messa a terra Il cavo di alimentazione deve essere collegato ad una presa elettrica posta nelle vicinanze del prodotto e facilmente raggiungibile Per la manutenzione o le riparazioni escluse quelle descritte nelle istruzioni operative consultare il personale di assistenza autoriz zato Il prodotto stato progettato testato e appro vato in conformit a severi standard di sicurezza e per l utilizzo con componenti Lexmark specifici Le caratteristiche di sicurezza di alcune parti non sempre sono di immediata comprensione Lexmark non responsabile per l utilizzo di parti di ricambio di altri produttori Pautas de Seguridad Si su producto NO tiene este s mbolo E es IMPRESCINDIBLE conectarlo a una toma de corriente el ctrica con toma de tierra correcta El cable de alimentaci n deber conectarse a una toma de corriente situada cerca del pro ducto y de f cil acceso Cualquier servicio o reparaci n deber real izarse por parte del personal cualificado a menos que se trate de las aver as descritas en las instrucciones de utilizaci n Este producto se ha disefi
50. l line spacing This occurs because the top of the paper is not yet being held by the upper feed rollers Aligning the Left Margin You can manually change the first print position at the left margin The first print position is indicated by the A symbol You can also set the left margin from your application software 66 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper Manually Loaded Single Sheets or Envelopes To set the left margin for single sheets or envelopes move the left paper guide to the left of the A symbol located above the left paper guide 1 inch ar A Left Paper Guide XXXXXXXX gt XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX After doing this you may need to adjust the right paper guide to fit flush against the right edge of the page If you make a left margin setting in your application software it is added to the left margin setting on the printer For example if you set the left margin at 1 inch 2 54 cm on the printer and also have the left margin set at 1 inch 2 54 cm in your application software the printer begins printing 2 inches 5 08 cm from the left edge of the page Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 67 Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper Continuous Forms To set the left margin for continuous forms first locate the A symbol on the printer see figure below A Symbol XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Locking Lever Move the left tractor to the
51. left or right of the A symbol Push down the left tractor locking lever to lock it in place Remove slack from the paper and lock the right lever 68 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper Top Of Form TOF Top Of Form TOF sets the first line of print You can set and save TOF from the operator panel for single sheets continuous forms and for each macro that is enabled Setting TOF for Continuous Forms TOF can range from minus 2 54 cm 1 in to plus 35 56 cm 14 in from the top of continuous form paper Note Use this method to set TOF for continuous forms loaded in the optional Tractor 2 Feeder To set and save TOF NO Gi FOND Turn the printer On Make sure the paper path is clear Move the paper select lever down to the continuous forms f position Load continuous form paper on the feed pins or Tractor 2 feeder pins if you are using the Tractor 2 Feeder option Press Start The paper moves to the current tearoff position If Auto Tear off is set to On the paper will move to the tearoff bar Press Menu Set Top of Form appears on the display Press any paper movement key Micro 4 Micro T or LineFeed to move the paper to the position you want The following illustration shows the printer without the ribbon cartridge installed When the cartridge is not installed you can easily see the position of the two horizontal white lines on either end of the metal platen bar Use these lines as yo
52. m appears Press any paper movement key Micro 4 Micro T or LineFeed to move the paper or envelope to the appropriate position N OF AQ Press Store to save the position you want SAVED appears on the display for one second The Ready light comes on solid Setting TOF in a Macro Each macro has a separate TOF setting To set TOF in a macro 1 Select the macro you want to use For help in selecting a macro see Setting and Using a Macro on page 47 2 Set Top of Form For help see Setting TOF for Continuous Forms on page 69 or Setting TOF for Single Sheets and Envelopes on page 70 3 Press Store to save the settings in the currently selected macro Tearoff When the Auto Tear off setting is On factory default it moves the top perforation of a continuous form to the tear bar tearoff position when e the printer has finished printing e the paper has advanced to the TOF on the next page no data printer control codes or escape codes have been sent to the printer after advancing to the TOF e continuous paper is loaded by pressing Start Stop To change the tearoff setting see Using Tear off on page 42 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 71 Jedeg Buipeo7 pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper Changing Tearoff position The paper must be setting at the current tearoff position in order to change the tearoff position Pressing the Tear Off button toggles between TOF and the current tearo
53. mm N A N A Hole to Hole 2 5 in Envelopes Width Length Weight Maximum 420 mm 558 8 mm 90 g m 16 5 in 22 0 in 24 Ib Minimum 76 mm 76 mm 56 g m 3 0 in 3 0 in 15 Ib Multiple Part Forms 45 g m or 12 Ib Thickness Single Multiple part Single Sheets 0 058 0 114 mm 0 512 mm 0 0202 in 0 0023 0 0045 in Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 51 Jedeg upeo pue Dunooejes Selecting and Loading Paper Single Multiple part Continuous Forms 0 058 0 114 mm 0 512 mm 0 0202 in 0 0023 0 0045 in Envelopes 0 053 mm 0 021 in Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope Single sheets or multi part forms can be loaded one at a time into the manual feed Note If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder see Auto Sheet Feeder on page 76 or Tractor 2 Feeder on page 85 for paper loading instructions Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope into the Manual Feed 1 Tum the printer On 2 Make sure the paper path is clear If continuous forms are currently loaded see Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope With Continuous Forms Already Loaded on page 57 3 Make sure AutoGap is set to On or Single AutoGap For help see Setting AutoGap on page 44 4 Move the paper select lever up to the single sheets position 52 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 5 Pullthe paper supports up
54. move lines 2 and 4 to the right Press Item J to move lines 2 and 4 to the left In the example below press Item to correct the alignment bid LL gd i e PLT LE LL IN Lines2and4 L L D move right to align Pup wp Ale lft iz with lines 1 and 3 Press Store to save the selected value Press Start Stop to print the alignment pattern The example below shows proper alignment Press Quit to exit the menu Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 73 Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos 74 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper Printer Options The following options are available for your printer Chapter 5 Available Options Part Number Auto Sheet Feeder 11A3097 Extended Cut Sheet Paper Guides 1333163 Parallel Cable 1329605 3 05 m 10 ft 1427498 6 1 m 20 ft or equivalent This chapter also describes how to install the Auto Sheet Feeder and Tractor 2 Printer Stand 1368002 Serial Cable 1038693 Tractor 2 Feeder 11A6196 Feeder Paper loading instructions for the options are also included For information about the See page Auto Sheet Feeder 76 Tractor 2 Feeder 85 Chapter 5 Printer Options 75 suondo 13 Ulld Printer Options Auto Sheet Feeder Read this section to install the Auto Sheet Feeder change the Auto Sheet Feeder setting on the printer and load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder The Auto Sheet Feeder attaches to the front of your printer an
55. nect the other end of the serial cable to your computer 10 Chapter 1 Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord 1 Make sure the printer is Off 2 Connect the smaller end of the power cord to the printer Connect the other end of the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet Changing the Serial Settings 1 Tum the printer On Power Switch Chapter 1 Getting Started 11 peuejs Dune5 Getting Started 2 Press Menu to enter the function menu 3 Press Item J until Interface Opt appears on the display Interface Opt Tear Off Power Tractor2 Ready Check C AutoGap Font Pitch Micro Vv Micro Start Load Stop Unload LineFeed FormFeed Press Next and the default interface setting appears o A To change the default press Next and then Item J until the interface option you want appears Press Store Note You must select Auto or Serial to access serial settings Press Prev lt to go back to the interface level N O To change the serial settings Press Item J until Data speed baud rate appears Press Next gt Press Item J until the appropriate data speed setting appears a0 om Press Store to save the setting An asterisk appears next to the setting you selected o Press Prev 12 Chapter 1 Getting Started f Repeat steps a through e f
56. necting the Parallel Cable 4s ose sao rese Pha endo seneeeys 8 Connecting the Serial Cable i5 e Dro pecu ko ede o d EROR e 10 Connecting the Power Cord i iiscesateseteterk teh e de 11 Changing the Serial Settings eacus krerak cr wah staan 11 Verifying Serial Interface Settings 0005 13 Printing the Demonstration Page 00 cece eee eee 13 Setting the Language of the Operator Panel Messages 16 Installing Your Application Software 0 0 e eee eee 18 PPDSMod Re sue d nee ee ee 18 Epson Emulation Mode Lire bh renna 19 What to qo eX eeu sla da Ed e SEXUS Ree d CR PA Sox 19 Chapter 2 Features and Functions 21 Front View Of Printer ed ive aw i endow As OE ORA KO REO A ERU 23 Rear View of Printer 5 ios a Y rac aO dO RO di dC d dovete rdi 25 wieso Wem 26 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 27 BUTTONS SAPERET aaa a na a rA a E AE EA E E A A AAE EEES E 28 NOS MR EREMO RNE a ESR rRNA 30 Using the Function Menus acce aco Eni aca a paa e o a IER 31 Overview of Function Menus 0 0000 e cece eee 32 Men OD ODS x accorder oats Cea e NR Ure aka 34 Setting the Printer Online or Offline n n keen ci dr ah 41 Stopping the Printer iuc Re ete es 155004 SA AE ERE nrn 42 Advancing the Paper 4 3 44 ibecsdiaeteieddsteee PEEL e dde 42 nA ceil eke 42 Auto Tear off Set to On 0 0 ccc ee eens 43 Contents U9 U09 Contents
57. nt and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Note Toassure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing device use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations European Community EC Directives Conformity This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC on the approximation and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support Lexmark International S A Boigny France This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950 Industry Canada Compl
58. nt tractor selected Auto Tear off If on moves the top perforation of a continuous form to the tear bar On Off One Second Automatically feeds cut sheets if using Auto Sheet Feeder Does not appear when the Tractor 2 Option is installed Auto Cut Sheet Load On Off If on automatically loads cut sheets into the printer Auto Sheet Feed On Off Tractor Select this option when you want to set the default tractor Does not appear unless the Tractor 2 Option is installed Tractor 1 Tractor 2 Tractor 1 2 Automatically ejects your print job when it has finished printing Form Length 1LPP 0 17 to Allows you to specify the length of 32LPP 22 00 the paper you are using A4 296 3 mm Left Margin 0 17 2753 Right Margin 4 5 6 7 8 13 6 Bottom Margin 0 2 1 2 3 Lines Per Inch 3 4 6 8 Adjusts the number of lines that print per inch Eject by FormFeed On Off Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 37 jaued 10 819d0 eui Buisfi Using the Operator Panel Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options AutoGap If Enable is selected in Default Macro this item appears in the macro menu On Automatically adjusts the printer to the thickness of the paper being printed upon Select this option when you want the printer to check for paper thickness every time paper is loaded
59. ntact your point of purchase or see the printer registration card for the number appropriate for your country Clearing Paper Jams Use the following procedures to remove paper jams from your printer When jams occur the Check light is on and the 002 Paper Jam message appears on the display If this happens follow these steps to clear the jam 1 Open the top cover and tear off the forms at the tear bar and front bottom openings of the printer 2 Open the front cover and open the left and right forms tractor doors and remove the forms from both tractors e If the jam occurred below the printhead go to step 4 e If the jam occurred above the printhead go to step 5 3 Remove the remaining forms by pulling them slowly toward you Go to step 6 4 Remove the remaining forms by pulling them slowly toward the back of the printer If the forms are blocked by the ribbon remove the ribbon cartridge before attempting to remove the forms For instructions on removing and loading the ribbon cartridge see Removing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 114 or Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 3 D Make sure all paper is removed from inside the printer then close the top cover 102 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems 6 Reload the forms see Loading Continuous Forms on page 62 Problem Conditions Perform the steps listed for each condition to correct the problem Problems Indicated by Error Codes or Messages Sym
60. nting begins at the A symbol Left Paper Guide Margin Guide The distance from the A symbol to the left paper guide determines the left margin Tractor 2 Feeder The Tractor 2 Feeder attaches to the front of your printer and provides dual tractor capability with a second tractor feed for continuous forms This option lets you have two different types of continuous forms loaded on your printer at the same time A convenient manual feed tray on top of the feeder allows you to manually feed cut sheets or envelopes while the feeder is installed Chapter 5 Printer Options 85 suondo 13 Ulld Printer Options Installing the Tractor 2 Feeder The Tractor 2 Feeder is easy to install No special tools or training are needed Note Before installing the Tractor 2 Feeder make sure continuous forms are loaded on the other tractor feeder When Tractor 2 is installed you must remove it from the printer to load continuous forms on the other tractor feeder For help loading continuous forms on the other tractor feeder see To load continuous forms on page 63 4 1 Make sure the PC and the printer is Off and unplugged 2 Open pull up and remove the front cover 3 if necessary push the paper select lever down to the continuous forms position 4 Remove all tape from the Tractor 2 Feeder including the tape that holds the Tractor 2 Feeder cable to the Tractor 2 Feeder 5 Grasp the Tractor 2 Feeder using th
61. nty alternatives and the nearest Lexmark authorized servicer in your area please contact Lexmark at 1 800 LEXMARK 1 800 539 6275 or on the World Wide Web at http www lexmark com Free remote technical support is provided for this product throughout its warranty period Lexmark offers a variety of extended warranty programs that include an extension of technical support For products no longer covered by a Lexmark warranty technical support may only be available for a fee Extent of Warranty We do not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of a machine Warranty service does not include repair of failures caused by misuse accident modification unsuitable physical or operating environment operation in other than the Specified Operating Environment improper maintenance by you failure caused by service of the machine by those other than a Remarketer or Lexmark or failure caused by a product including supplies for which we are not responsible ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD Limitation of Liability Your sole remedy under this Statement of Limited Warranty is set forth in this section For any claim concerning performance or nonperformance of Lexmark or a Remarketer for this machine under this Statement of Limited Warranty
62. nweise Falls der Drucker nicht mit diesem Symbol O markiert ist mu er an eine ordnungs gem geerdete Steckdose angeschlossen werden Das Netzkabel muf an eine Steckdose ange schlossen werden die sich in der Nahe des Ger ts befindet und leicht zuganglich ist Wartungsarbeiten und Reparaturen mit Aus nahme der in der Betriebsanleitung n her beschriebenen sollten Fachleuten berlassen werden Dieses Produkt und die zugeh rigen Kompo nenten wurden entworfen und getestet um beim Einsatz die weltweit g ltigen Sicher heitsanforderungen zu erf llen Die sicher heitsrelevanten Funktionen der Bauteile und Optionen sind nicht immer offensichtlich Sofern Teile eingesetzt werden die nicht von Lexmark sind wird von Lexmark keinerlei Verantwortung oder Haftung f r dieses Produkt bernommen Consignes de s curit Si le symbole O n appara t PAS sur votre produit ce dernier DOIT tre branch sur une prise de courant mise la terre Le c ble d alimentation doit tre connect une prise de courant plac e pr s du produit et facilement accessible L entretien et les r parations autres que ceux d crits dans les instructions d emploi doivent tre effectu s par le personnel de mainte nance qualifi Ce produit a t concu test et approuv pour respecter les normes strictes de s curit globale lors de l utilisation de composants Lexmark sp cifiques Les caract r
63. o 4 Paper Handling Options Does not appear if Disable AutoGap see below is SEIN in Default Copy Macro x Copy FM a TO x NETO Allows you to copy the settings of Copy FM b TOx one macro to another Copy FM c TO x Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 35 JGueg 101e1edo eui Buisfi Using the Operator Panel Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options Character Options If Enable is selected in Default Macro this item appears in the macro options menu Default Font Changes the default font the printer uses Used if no font is designated in the application software Default Pitch Changes the default pitch the printer uses Used if no font is designated in the application software FastDraft Draft Gothic Courier Download Asterisks appear next to the default setting 10 12 15 17 1 20 PS Asterisks appear next to the default setting Not all sizes available for all fonts Code Page Changes the code page the printer uses for your print job 437 437G 813 850 851 853T 857 858 860 861 863 865 869 920 1004 1053 Character Set 1 2 20 Pitch Enable Disable 36 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options Paper Handling Options If Enable is selected in Default Macro this item appears in the macro options menu These settings are active for the curre
64. online after the cut form is loaded On Off Control Options continued Paper Out Alarm Sounds an alarm when the printer is out of paper Enable Disable Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 39 JGueg 101e1edQo eui Buisfi Using the Operator Panel Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options TOF Read Tells the printer to check the TOF when a print job is received Enable Disable Menu Language Changes the language used on the operator panel English French German Italian Spanish Brazilian Portugese Emulation Options Emulation IBM EPSON Character Table Italics Graphics International Character U S A France Germany U K Denmark I Sweden Italy SpainI Interface Options Interface Allows you to switch from parallel to serial protocols If serial is chosen you must also set the italicized options that follow to match those of your computer Auto Parallel Serial Serial Select RS232 RS422 Data Speed Does not appear if Parallel is selected for Interface Data Bits Does not appear if Parallel is selected for Interface 40 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200 bps 8 7 Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options Interface Options Parity No Ignore Odd Even continued Does not appear if Parallel is selected for Interface S
65. operator panel displays Control Options and you want Data Options press Item 1 Item J Down through the Main Primary or Secondary levels For example if the operator panel displays Print Demo and you want Print Settings press Item J Next gt To the Primary or Secondary level of options For example if the operator panel displays Paper Hand Opt and you want to select Auto Tear off press Next Prev lt Back to a Main or Primary level of options For example if you have selected Auto Tear off and want to return to Paper Hand Opt press Prev lt Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options Set Top of Form Select Tractor e Tractor 1 Allows you to specify which Tractor 2 tractor you would like to use Does not appear unless the Tractor 2 Option is installed Print Demo Print Settings a 34 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Main Menu Primary Options Secondary Options Load Macro Macro x x 1 to 4 Sets up a macro for which you designate the settings For example if you are going to print many documents using Gothic 12pt with a one inch margin you can use this function to configure your printer to use those settings upon command Does not appear if Disable is selected in Default Macro Default Macro Macro x Allows you to turn a macro on Disable PS or off Macro x Options Character Options x 1 t
66. oprinter III XL The printer driver you select in your software application must match the emulation mode you select for your printer If your software does not allow you to select the Forms Printer 4227 Printer driver you may need to customize your printer for the Epson emulation mode Epson Emulation Mode If your printer is configured for Epson mode select the Epson FX 1050 or DFX 5000 printer from the printer selection menu of your application software See your application s user documentation for more information What to do Next You have completed printer setup To learn more about your printer continue with Using the Operator Panel on page 27 Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 peuejs Dune5 20 Chapter 1 Getting Started Features and Functions Chapter 2 Your printer has many features to help you perform your work efficiently The printer combines excellent print quality along with the ability to print several print styles and graphics The following table describes the features and functions of your printer Feature Multi speed Function FastDraft 720 characters per second cps Printing Draft 600 cps Courier and Gothic near letter quality 150 cps Character Spacing Prints in 10 12 15 17 1 and 20 pitch characters per inch cpi as well as proportional spacing Line Spacing Increments of 1 144 inch n 216 increments emulation Resident Fonts FastDraft Dra
67. or Panel Disabled message appears on the display for approximately 2 seconds To enable the operator panel repeat the above procedure 48 Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel Selecting and Loading Paper Chapter 4 Paper Types and Sizes Below is an illustration of the types of paper you can use with your printer Q Single Sheets Continuous Forms 7 A Envelope Labels Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 49 Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper Single Sheets Page Width Page Length Weight Maximum 420mm 558 8 mm 90 g m 16 5 in 22 0 in 24 Ib Minimum 76mm 76mm 56 g m 3 0 in 3 0 in 15 Ib Multiple Part Single Sheets Page Width Page Length Maximum 420mm 558 8 mm 16 5 in 22 0 in Minimum 76 mm 76 mm 3 0 in 3 0 in Single Continuous Forms Page Width Page Length Weight Maximum 406 mm N A 90 g m 16 0 in 24 Ib Minimum 76 mm 76 mm 56 g m 3 0 in 3 0 in 15 Ib Maximum 393 mm N A N A Hole to Hole 15 5 in Minimum 63 mm N A N A Hole to Hole 2 5 in 50 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper Multiple Part Continuous Forms Page Width Page Length Weight Maximum 406 mm N A 90 g m 16 0 in 24 Ib Minimum 76 mm 76 mm 56 g m 3 0 in 3 0 in 15 Ib Maximum 393 mm N A N A Hole to Hole 15 5 in Minimum 63
68. or each serial setting 8 Press Quit to exit the function menu Verifying Serial Interface Settings 1 Make sure that forms are loaded Note If you need help loading continuous forms see Loading Continuous Forms on page 62 On the operator panel press Menu Press Item or Item T until Print Settings appears A DO Press Start to print the current printer function settings Note If the settings are not what you expected see Using the Function Menus on page 31 to change them D Press Quit to exit the function menu Printing the Demonstration Page The following steps explain how to load a single sheet of paper so you can print the demonstration page If you want to load continuous forms see Loading Continuous Forms on page 62 1 Tum the printer On Note To temporarily stop the Paper Out alarm press the Start Stop button 2 Move the paper select lever up to the single sheets position Chapter 1 Getting Started 13 peuejs Dune5 Getting Started 3 Pullthe paper supports up 14 Chapter 1 Getting Started Paper Supports D Set the left margin For help see Aligning the Left Margin on page 66 Before inserting paper make sure the left paper guide is aligned flush with the A symbol printed on the margin guide If the paper guide is not properly aligned the Demo page prints incorrectly Margin Guide Left Paper Guide 6 Placea single sheet against the left pap
69. orrectly Action Adjust AutoGap see page 35 Nothing is printed on page Auto Sheet Feeder is installed and AutoGap is set incorrectly Action Adjust AutoGap see page 35 1 08 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Bidirectional alignment is not properly aligned AutoGap is set incorrectly Action Adjust AutoGap see page 35 Setting of the Print Adjust value is not correct Action Adjust the value see Adjusting Bidirectional Alignment on page 72 Printer slows down or stops intermittently Printer is used continuously for a long time Action Normal operation Dense pattern is printed Action Normal operation Alarm and Abnormal Noise Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Alarm sounds The alarm sounds to indicate the following error conditions EOF condition Paper jam condition Printer error condition Action See Problems Indicated by Error Codes or Messages on page 103 Printer makes abnormal noise Printer is not placed on a sturdy level surface Action Place the printer on a desk or table Check that no objects are touching the printer Ribbon cartridge is not snapped in place correctly For help see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 3 Action Reset the ribbon cartridge correctly Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems 109 suie qo4d 19 ULdg BUuI
70. p on the ribbon guide while also pulling up on the rib bon cartridge The cartridge unlatches from the printer Ribbon Cartridge Ribbon Guide For help installing a ribbon cartridge see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 3 Chapter 7 Maintaining Your Printer 115 J91uuud 4noA Bururejurejw 116 Chapter 7 Maintaining Your Printer Notices References in this publication to products programs or services do not imply that the manufacturer intends to make these available in all countries in which it operates Any reference to a product program or service is not intended to state or imply that only that product program or service may be used Any functionally equivalent product program or service that does not infringe any existing intellectual property right may be used instead Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products programs or services except those expressly designated by the manufacturer are the user s responsibility Energy Star lrer The EPA ENERGY STAR Computers program is a partnership effort with computer manufacturers to promote the introduction of energy efficient products and to reduce air pollution caused by power generation Companies participating in this program introduce personal computers printers monitors or fax machines that power down when they are not being used This feature will cut the energy used by up to 50 percent Lexmark is
71. ptom Probable Causes and Actions 001 Paper Out e End of form EOF condition Action Load forms or paper in the printer and press Start Stop Forms are loaded incorrectly Action Check that the forms are loaded correctly For help see Loading Continuous Forms on page 62 002 Paper Jam Paper jam condition Action Turn off the printer and remove the jammed paper from the printer see Clearing Paper Jams on page 102 Forms used do not meet specifications Action Use forms that meet specifications See Paper Types and Sizes beginning on page 49 Ribbon guide is broken Action Change the ribbon cartridge For help see Installing the Ribbon Cartridge on page 3 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems 103 suie qo4d Je1uuud BuIAjOS Solving Printer Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions 005 Cover Open Top cover is open or not properly closed Action Close the top cover properly Tip Even if the top cover seems to be closed there may be paper caught between the top cover and the printer unit 007 Data Error Data is not transmitted correctly and the printer prints dd OF C Action Turn off the printer Check that the serial settings of the serial interface are correct see Verifying Serial Interface Settings on page 13 e Printer cable is disconnected or is not connected correctly Action Turn off the computer and printer Check that the p
72. r for Auto Sheet Feeder Manual Feed If continuous forms are currently loaded on the printer park the continuous forms before performing these steps For help parking continuous forms see steps 1 and 2 of Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders on page 97 1 Push the paper select lever up to the single sheet position 2 Pull the locking lever forward Chapter 5 Printer Options 83 suondo 13 Ulld Printer Options Note After you finish printing on manual insertion paper move the locking lever back to let paper feed automatically Paper Select Lever 3 Set the left margin Move the paper guides so that the print start position you want aligns with the symbol A printed on the margin guide Note If you make a left margin setting in your application software it is added to the left margin setting on the printer For example if you set the left margin at 1 inch 2 54 cm on the printer and also have the left margin set at 1 inch 2 54 cm in your application software the printer begins printing 2 inches 5 08 cm from the left edge of the page 4 insert paper all the way into the printer The paper feeds automatically to the Top Of Form TOF when the Auto Sheet Feeder option is on The Ready light comes on and you are ready to print Note After you finish printing on manually inserted paper move the locking lever back to let paper feed automatically 84 Chapter 5 Printer Options Pri
73. rder part number 1329605 3 05 m or 10 ft or part number 1427498 6 1 m or 20 ft When you need a new ribbon cartridge order Lexmark part number 13L0034 You can order a serial cable from Lexmark Order Lexmark part number 1038693 15 3 m or 50 ft If you re in the U S or Canada call 1 800 438 2468 for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in your area In other countries contact the place where you bought your printer Also you may order supplies from Lexmark through our web site http NNwww lexmark com See Paper Types and Sizes on page 49 for the types and sizes of paper you can use with your printer 26 Chapter 2 Features and Functions Using the Operator Panel Chapter 3 This section describes the basic functions of the operator panel buttons lights and function menus in c Tear Off Power L JTractor2 Ready c Check AutoGap Font Pitch Micro V Micro aS ce ee EES Load Start LStoo Your application software may allow you to operate your printer from your computer You may not need to use the operator panel very often although you will need to check the operator panel for messages if you have printer problems Changes made to printer settings from your application software override settings made from the operator panel with the exception of the Font and Pitch Lock features Ch
74. rinter cable is connected correctly at both ends 6xx Machine Chk Paper jam condition Action Turn off the printer Remove the jammed paper from the printer e A hardware error occurred Action Turn off the printer Wait 30 seconds then turn the printer on If the error still occurs contact your point of purchase or see the printer registration card for the number appropriate for your country 1 04 Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Feed Lever Error The paper select lever is not in the correct position Action Move the paper select lever to the other position Paper Load Error An error occurred while loading paper Action Remove any paper in the feeder and reload it Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems 105 suie qo4d 1 UHd BUIAJOS Solving Printer Problems Paper Feed Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Paper does not feed Paper is jammed Paper is torn Obstruction in the printer Tip Even if the printer does not detect a paper jam a piece of paper may remain in the printer or adhesive tape or glue stuck to the platen may prevent the paper from feeding properly Pinfeed holes are not aligned Action Align the pinfeed holes of the forms with the tractor pins Forms tractor doors are not closed properly or the tractor locking levers are not locked properly Action Check that the forms tractor
75. rmation about setting TOF see Setting TOF for Single Sheets and Envelopes on page 70 e If Auto Cut Sheet Load is Off press FormFeed To load an envelope a Placea single envelope against the left paper guide with the top edge first print side up Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper D Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the envelope Address added to show correct orientation C Push the envelope in until the Check light stops blinking The Paper Empty Add Paper message disappears e If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On factory default the paper feeds automatically to the TOF To turn Auto Cut Sheet Load On see Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load on page 56 For more information about setting TOF see Setting TOF for Single Sheets and Envelopes on page 70 e If Auto Cut Sheet Load is Off press FormFeed O Make sure the printer is online Ready light is on solid If it is not press Start Stop until the Ready light is on solid You are now ready to print Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load When set to On the printer automatically loads a cut form When set to Off you must press FormFeed or LineFeed to load a cut form 56 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper To turn Auto Cut Sheet Load On press Menu Item 4 until Paper Hand Opt appears Next gt Item J or Item T until Auto Cut Sheet Load appears Next
76. rom one tractor feeder to the other When printing the first page on continuous forms line spacing within the first 1 inches of the form may not be uniform Loading Cut Sheets in the Tractor 2 Feeder Use the manual feed tray on the Tractor 2 Feeder to load single sheets Use only single sheets of paper or single part forms 1 Tum the printer On 2 Make sure the paper path is clear If continuous forms are loaded in the printer park them a Tear off the leading edge of the continuous forms 94 Chapter 5 Printer Options D Press Load Unload to park the continuous forms 3 Push the paper select lever up to the single sheet position 4 Pullthe paper supports to the upright position Paper Supports Paper Select Lever D Setthe left margin Move the paper guides so that the print start position you want Chapter 5 Printer Options 95 suondo 13 Ulld Printer Options aligns with the symbol A printed on the margin guide Printing begins at the A symbol Left Paper Guide Margin Guide The distance between the A symbol and the left paper guide determines the left margin Note If you make a left margin setting in your application software it is added to the left margin setting on the printer For example if you set the left margin at 1 inch 2 54 cm on the printer and also have the left margin set at 1 inch 2 54 cm in your application software the printer begins printing 2 inches 5 0
77. ront cover Covers the continuous forms tractor Manual feed door Enables manual feed of cut forms Operator panel Indicates printer status and makes control of printer functions simple and convenient Paper guides Aligns the margins of a cut form sheet Chapter 2 Features and Functions 23 suonoun pue saJnjeaJ Features and Functions Part Name Function Paper select lever Selects the paper type e Cut form sheets Continuous forms i xw Paper supports Supports cut forms when they are ejected from the printer Power switch Switches power On or Off Top cover Covers the ribbon cartridge and internal components 24 Chapter 2 Features and Functions Rear View of Printer Tear Off Bar Tractor Connector Serial Connector Parallel Connector Part Name Function Parallel connector Connects the parallel cable Serial connector Connects the serial cable Tear Off bar Allows you to tear off continuous forms Tractor connector Supplies power to the optional Tractor 2 Feeder Power connector Connects power from the power cord to the printer Chapter 2 Features and Functions 25 suoljoun 4 pue saJnjeaJ Features and Functions Supplies A parallel or serial cable ribbon cartridges and paper are the only supplies you need for your printer You can order a parallel cable from Lexmark O
78. sage displayed appears in English until the selected language is saved The following figure provides the corresponding language to help you Displayed Language English English French Francais German Deutsch Chapter 1 Getting Started 17 peuejs Dune5 Getting Started Displayed Language Italian Italiano Spanish Espanol Brazil Portug Port do Brasil 8 Press Store to save the selected language The selected language is displayed with an asterisk and the message on the display changes to the selected language To change the selected language repeat steps 2 through 8 9 Press Quit to exit the function menu Installing Your Application Software Now that you have set up your printer make sure it works with the application software program you want to use Most application software programs let you specify the type of printer you are using so the program can take full advantage of the printer s features Follow the instructions that came with your application software to see what printer drivers are available with that specific program PPDS Mode If your printer is configured for PPDS Mode the factory default select a printer from the printer selection menu of your application software in the following preferred order 1 Forms Printer 4227 plus 2 Forms Printer 4227 3 4227 4 Forms Printer 2381 Plus D 2381 Plus 18 Chapter 1 Getting Started 6 2381 T 4226 8 IBM Pr
79. selected value Note Press Prev to exit each level of the menu Note The currently selected default value is displayed with an asterisk If you have to change the optional value in another function menu repeat steps 3 through 5 Otherwise go to the next step To print the function setting press Item J or Item until the Print Settings message appears on the display Press Start Stop to print the current setting values Press Quit to exit the function menus Note If you have changed any settings the printer performs a Power On Self Test If you did not change any settings the printer enters the not ready state Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 31 Joueg 101e1edo eui Duisfi Using the Operator Panel Overview of Function Menus Use the Item and Item J buttons to move through the menu and option directories Press Next to move away from the Main Menu to the subordinate directories and choices Press Prev if you want to go back in a menu or return to the Main Menu Primary Options Main Menu Primary Options Note Menu items marked with an asterisk x may not appear on the operator panel depending on the printer settings or what printer options are installed See Menu Options on page 34 for further information Default Font Pitch Code Page Character Set 20 Pitch Emphasized Character Size Double Wide Character Opt Set Top of Form Select Tractor
80. stalling 18 unpacking 1 solving problems using macros 47 alarm and abnormal noise 109 clearing paper jams 102 display message list 110 error codes or messages 103 operator panel buttons 110 paper feed 106 power 110 printer test 101 printing and print quality 107 stopping the printer 42 supplies 26 T Tear Off see Auto Tear Off test page see demonstration page Top Of Form TOF setting continuous form 69 inamacro 71 single sheets and envelopes 70 Trace Mode 41 tractor 2 feeder changing tractor feeds 97
81. that feed continuously through the printer and are perforated to allow tearing them apart control code A control character used for print operations such as line spacing or carriage return D data Information entered into or used by a computer data bits The number of data bits sent in each transmission frame using the serial interface default A value parameter or attribute that the printer uses when none is specified document on demand Your printer s capability to automatically move paper from the print line to the tear off bar upon completion of a print job dot matrix printer A printer that forms characters by a pattern of dots dots per inch dpi The number of dots printed within an inch horizontally across the page double high printing Printing in which the characters are twice as high as the default characters double strike Characters are printed twice on the same page location double wide printing Printing in which the characters are twice as wide as the default characters This results in half as many characters per inch draft print DP A style of print used for draft material Compare with letter quality DTR protocol Hardware handshaking protocol for RS 232 serial interface E emphasized print type A print type in which characters are made bolder F font A set of type of a given size and style forms length Also known as page length this is the length of a pa
82. ting Top Of Form 69 Control Options 39 cut sheets see single sheets D Data Options 39 Default Macro 35 demonstration page printing 13 disabling enabling the operator panel 48 display messages 110 129 xepul Index 130 E electronic emissions notices 117 Emulation Options 40 Energy Star 117 envelopes loading manualfeed 52 with continuous forms 57 F features and functions 21 Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement 117 font selecting or locking 46 function menus overview 32 33 table 34 41 installing application software 18 auto sheet feeder 77 ribbon cartridge 3 7 Interface Options 40 J jams clearing 102 L language setting 16 left margin aligning continuous forms 68 envelopes 67 single sheets 67 Load Macro 35 loading continuous forms tractor 63 tractor 2 feeder 91 envelopes manual feed 52 with continuous forms single sheets manual feed 52 tractor 2feeder 94 with continuous forms locking font 46 pitch 46 Macro x Options 35 macros setting and using 47 maintenance cleaning printer 113 ribbon cartridge 114 Manual AutoGap settings 45 margins aligning 66 O operator panel advancing paper 42 buttons 28 disabling enabling 48 function menus overview 32 33 table 34 41 lights 30 messages 110 57 57 setting language 16 printer online or offline 41 Top Of Form 69 stopping the printer 42 using Tear Off 42 44 options auto sheet feeder
83. to the paper width Left Tractor Door Right Tractor Door 8 Close the left and right tractor doors 64 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper Q Set the left margin Adjust the tractors so that the print start position you want aligns with the symbol A printed on the rear plate Printing starts at the A symbol XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX The distance from the A symbol to the left edge of the paper determines the width of the left margin Note If you make a left margin setting in your application software it is added to the left margin setting on the printer For example if you set the left margin at 2 54 cm 1 in on the printer and also have the left margin set at 2 54 cm 1 in in your application software the printer begins printing 5 08 cm 2 in from the left edge of the page 10 Push down the left tractor locking lever to lock the tractor in place Remove slack from the paper and lock the right lever Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 65 Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper 11 Close the front cover 12 Press Start Stop The paper loads to the first print osition or tearoff P pap P P position if Auto Tear off is On 13 wake sure the printer is online Ready light is on solid If not press Start Stop until the Ready light is on solid You are now ready to print When printing on continuous forms the first 1 inches of the first page may have unequa
84. top Bits 1 2 Does not appear if Parallel is Does not appear if selected for Interface automatic interface Appears only if serial is selected as switching Isiselected the interface option Protocol XON XOFF Does not appear if Parallel is Multi XON XOFF selected for Interface DTR Pacing Honor DSR On Off Does not appear if Parallel is RS 232 only selected for Interface Polarity RS 422 only Print Adjust Adjusts the horizontal alignment from line to line When you select this function a series of alignment patterns prints Trace Mode If you enter trace mode in error you Prints the hexadecimal values must turn off the printer to clear the for all data sent to the printer condition Setting the Printer Online or Offline The printer must be online to accept data To set the printer Online press Start Stop the Ready light comes on If paper is not loaded the Check light blinks Offline press Start Stop the Ready light goes off Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 41 JGueg 101e1edo eui Buisfi Using the Operator Panel Stopping the Printer To temporarily stop printing press Start Stop until the Ready light is off The printer finishes printing the current line and then stops printing To resume printing press Start Stop until the Ready light is on Advancing the Paper You can use the operator panel to adv
85. tton When you want to Micro T Advance the forms up 0 35 mm 1 72 in When you hold this button for more than one second the forms move continuously until you release it Prev Go back in a menu or return to the Main Menu Start Stop Make sure the printer is online ready state The printer must be online to accept data This is the only active button when the printer is printing Press this button to stop a print job Printing continues until the current line is completed To resume printing press Start Stop until the Ready light is on Load the forms to the tear off position with the ready light on Load Unload Load paper cut or continuous forms to the TOF position Retract the forms to the tractor position LineFeed Advance the paper to the next line To move the paper continuously while the printer is offline hold LineFeed for more than one second FormFeed Advance the paper to the TOF position on the next page Load the forms to the TOF position Advance the paper one form length Chapter 3 Using the Operator Panel 29 JGueg 101e1edQo eui Buisfi Using the Operator Panel Lights Light When you see this light Power Green Ready Green The printer power is on The printer is online and ready to print The following conditions cause the Ready light to turn off Pressing Start Stop Detecting an end of form EOF Detecting a
86. u WUE d ESTEE SEA YU HB PIE A EAS EIR iib MPa AE THe BIN AN BGR Lexmark fk KARE Korean Safety Information nsi aE AlZol D 4 amp o EAA Url SS AT MSS AAs SAA UE N BAE Aaso g HA ace xz lop UE AA Sos UE BUESA ABSA e AAAA FEAA AA BS dilad Fale SE ABS HERAA ASAHAN ASS SHA Lexmark TA Q59 ABA UA eizist AA CIM ESA ALS MA B mEsISI eu SoMASUCH ez S WMS sat HAR guck Lexmarki CHE Wa H ApgO HE elg AA graue Statement of Limited Warranty Appendix B Lexmark International Inc Lexington KY Lexmark 4227 plus Forms Printer This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to this machine if it was originally purchased for your use and not for resale from Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized remarketer referred to in this statement as Remarketer This machine is subject to these terms only if located in the country of the seller from whom the machine was purchased Warranty Lexmark warrants that this machine Is manufactured from new parts or new and serviceable used parts which perform like new parts Isfree from defects in material and workmanship Conforms to Lexmark s Official Published Specifications and Is in good working order If this machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period contact a Remarketer or Lexmark who is responsible for its repair without charge The warranty period is 12 months and starts on the date of original purchase
87. ur reference point when lining up your TOF The bottom of a printed character will be even with the Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper 69 Jedeg Buipeo pue Dunoosjos Selecting and Loading Paper white lines White lines Note When the ribbon cartridge is installed and the top edge of the paper is even with the top edge of the ribbon the TOF is set to one line or 1 6 inch 8 Press Store to save the position you want SAVED appears on the display for one second The Ready light comes on solid Whenever you change the TOF setting tear off excess continuous forms then unload and reload the paper by pressing Load Unload This ensures the printer goes to the current tearoff setting Note When Auto Tear off is set to On the paper advances to the current tearoff position If the tearoff position is not correct see Changing Tearoff position on page 72 Setting TOF for Single Sheets and Envelopes TOF can range from minus 2 54 cm 1 in to plus 55 88 cm 22 in from the top of cut sheet paper To set and save TOF 1 Tum the printer On 2 Make sure continuous forms are parked press Load Unload 70 Chapter 4 Selecting and Loading Paper The operator panel displays a Press Start message Move the paper select lever up to the single sheets f position Load a cut sheet of paper or envelope through the manual feed The printer moves the paper or envelope to the current TOF Press Menu Set Top Of For
88. ver 007 Data Error Data transmission error in Serial Interface Check the serial settings on the function menu to make sure they are correct Check that the serial cable is properly connected at both ends 6XX Machine Chk A hardware error occurred If this happens turn off the printer fix the paper jam or other problem then turn the printer back on If the error occurs again contact your point of purchase or see the printer registration card for the number appropriate for your country FastDraft FastDraft font is selected Draft Draft font is selected Gothic Gothic font is selected Courier Courier font is selected XXCPI XX pitch is selected PS Proportional Spacing is selected Press Start Printing The printer is waiting for you to press Start Stop The printer is printing a demo or adjustment pattern Press Font Pitch Press Font or Pitch Press Store Press Store to save your selection Operator Panel The operator panel is disabled To enable the operator panel Disable see Disabling Enabling the Operator Panel on page 48 Paper Load Error The printer paper is incorrectly loaded Remove the paper and reload it For help see Selecting and Loading Paper on page 49 Feed Lever Error The paper select lever is in the incorrect position Chapter 6 Solving Printer Problems 111 suie qo4d Je1uuud BUIAJOS 112 Chapter 6 Solving Printer
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90. you may recover actual damages up to the limit set forth in the following paragraph Lexmark s liability for actual damages from any cause whatsoever will be limited to the greater of 1 5 000 or 2 the amount you paid for the machine which caused the damages This limitation of liability will not apply to claims by you for bodily injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property for which Lexmark is legally liable In no event will Lexmark be liable for any lost profits lost savings incidental damage or other economic consequential damages This is true even if you advise Lexmark or a Remarketer of the possibility of such damages Lexmark is not liable for any claim by you based on a third party claim This limitation of remedies also applies to any developer of materials supplied to Lexmark Lexmark s and the developer s limitations of remedies are not cumulative Such developer is an intended beneficiary of this limitation Additional Rights Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages If such laws apply the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state 124 Appendix B Glossary A A4 paper Paper size that is 210 x 297 mm 8 27 x 11 7 in all points addressable

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