Adjusting Operator Panel Brightness And Contrast; Disabling Operator Panel Menus 96; Lcd Contrast - Lexmark T642 User Manual

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Installing drivers for local printing Learning about the printer Installing drivers for network printing Troubleshooting Installing and removing options Printing Maintaining the printer Clearing jams Administrative support Index Contents
Understanding printer messages Numerics Installing input options

Adjusting operator panel brightness and contrast

Identifying printers Printing a network setup page
A local printer is a printer attached to the computer using a USB or parallel cable. The local printer is intended to be used by This chapter covers information about sending a job to print, printing confidential jobs, canceling a print job, printing a menu By carefully selecting print media and loading it properly, you should be able to avoid most paper jams. For more Periodically, you need to complete certain tasks to maintain optimum print quality. These tasks are covered in this chapter. Chapter 1: Learning about the printer .............................................................................. 6
settings page, a font list, and a directory list. This chapter also provides information on printing folio and statement size the computer to which it is attached. If attaching a local printer, you must install the printer driver on the computer before information on avoiding paper jams, see Avoiding jams. If jams do occur, follow the steps outlined in this section.
If several people are using the printer, you may want to designate a key operator to do the setup and maintenance of the
2000-sheet drawer 7 Identifying printers ........................................................................................................................................... 6
setting up the printer. media. For tips on paper jam prevention and print media storage, see Avoiding jams or Storing print media.
printer. Refer printing problems and maintenance tasks to this key operator. To resolve the paper jam messages, you must clear the entire paper path and then press
250 sheet drawer 7
If you are having trouble reading your operator panel display, the LCD contrast and brightness can be adjusted through the Use the following table to determine the features and options of your Lexmark™ T640, T642, or T644 printer. If the printer is attached to a network, print a network setup page on the printer to verify the network connection. This page The printer displays three types of messages: status messages, attendance messages, and service messages. Status
Understanding the printer operator panel ........................................................................................................ 9
Order of installation
resume printing. The printer prints a new copy of the page that jammed if Jam Recovery is set to On or Auto; however, the The printer driver is software that lets the computer communicate with the printer.
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messages provide information about the current state of the printer. They require no action on your part. Attendance utilities menu. also provides important information to configure the printer for network printing.
In the U.S., contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in your area. In
The illustrations aid you in determining the installation location of options attached to the printer. For more information
Auto setting does not guarantee the page will print.
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messages alert you to printer problems that require your intervention. Service messages also alert you to problems that
other countries or regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com, or contact the place where you bought the The procedure to install drivers depends on the operating system used. Use the following table to find driver installation Sending a job to print Chapter 2: Installing drivers for local printing ............................................................... 11
about installing input options, see Installing and removing options The LCD Brightness and LCD Contrast settings are adjusted separately. To change the LCD Brightness or LCD Contrast
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Floor-mounted configurations require additional furniture. You must use either a printer stand or printer base if you are 5-bin Mailbox 7 Make sure the printer is on.
require intervention. However the printer will stop printing and the errors are non-recoverable. It may be possible to power
instructions for the particular operating system. For additional help, see the documentation that shipped with the computer printer.
settings:
Windows ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
using a 2000-sheet drawer, a duplex unit and an input option, or more than one input option. If you purchased an MFP that
the printer off and back on to temporarily recover from the service message error condition. For more information about
and your software.
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Press
A Identifying jams
scans, copies, and faxes, you may need additional furniture. More information is available on our Lexmark Web site at
A printer driver is software that lets your computer communicate with the printer. When you choose Print from a software
printer messages, see the Menus and Messages book on the publications CD. Macintosh ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
Models
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Make sure the printer is on.
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Press
Storing supplies www.lexmark.com/multifunctionprinters.
application, a window representing the printer driver opens. You can then select the appropriate settings for the specific job
adjust paper tray 44, 45
UNIX/Linux ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
If you receive the following message, see Ordering a print cartridge.
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Press
Operating system
you are sending to the printer. Print settings selected from the driver override the default settings selected from the printer
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adjusting Press
The printer is available in three base models The following table indicates some of the differences between the models. Install the printer and any options you have purchased in the following order:
If the printer jams, the appropriate jam message will be displayed on the printer operator panel. If you select Show areas
operator panel.
Choose a cool, clean storage area for the printer supplies. Store supplies right side up in their original packaging until you
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Power Saver 98 Press
on the operator panel, you can view one or more images to help you clear the jam. Windows Chapter 3: Installing drivers for network printing ......................................................... 17
are ready to use them.
Message
automatic size sensing 57
CAUTION:
You may need to click Properties or Setup from the initial Print dialog to see all of the available printer settings you can
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Press
Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Printing a network setup page ....................................................................................................................... 17
automatic tray linking 57
change. If you are not familiar with a feature in the printer driver window, open the online Help for more information.
Do not expose supplies to:
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Windows NT 4.x
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Press
Assigning a printer IP address ....................................................................................................................... 17
Input capacity
To support all the printer features, use the Lexmark custom printer drivers supplied with the printer. Updated drivers, as well Note: x = the printer region, y = the cartridge
• Direct sunlight
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Check the first section on the network setup page, and confirm that Status is "Connected."
Windows 95 and Windows 98 (first edition) • Printer stand or printer base
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Press
region
as a complete description of the driver packages and Lexmark driver support, are available from the Lexmark Web site.
Output capacity • Temperatures above 35°C (95°F)
Back button 9
If Status is "Not Connected," the LAN drop may not be active, or the network cable may be malfunctioning. Consult
• Windows ........................................................................................................................................................ 18 2000-sheet drawer
Serial printing
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When the adjustment is complete, press
• High humidity (above 80%)
To print a job from a typical Windows application:
Continue
brightness, LCD 96 Standard memory, non network/network
a system support person for a solution, and print another network setup page to verify the printer is connected to
Macintosh ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
• • 250-sheet or 500-sheet drawer Salty air
Macintosh
This saves this setting as the new user default, and the printer returns to Ready.
button
the network.
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Maximum memory capacity, non network/network Open the file you want to print. Show areas
• UNIX/Linux ..................................................................................................................................................... 24 Corrosive gases
back 9
• Duplex unit
UNIX/Linux
• Heavy dust
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menu 9 NetWare ......................................................................................................................................................... 24 From the File menu, select Print.
Option card connectors
• Printer
Disabling operator panel menus
Assigning a printer IP address stop 9
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Select the correct printer in the dialog. Modify the printer settings as appropriate (such as the pages you want to
Chapter 4: Installing and removing options ................................................................... 25
Windows print or the number of copies).
CAUTION:
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Online technical support
CAUTION:
Since many people could be using the printer, an administrator may choose to lock the operator panel menus to keep
Installing input options ................................................................................................................................... 25
If the network is using DHCP, an IP address is automatically assigned connecting the network cable to the printer.
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Click Properties or Setup to adjust printer settings that were not available on the first screen, and then click OK.
canceling a print job 38
others from changing menu settings from the operator panel.
Installing a duplex unit ................................................................................................................................... 27
Some Windows operating systems may already include a printer driver that is compatible with the printer.
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card stock Click OK or Print to send the job to the selected printer.
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Look for the address under the "TCP/IP" heading on the network setup page printed in Printing a network setup
Technical support is available on our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
To disable the operator panel menus so that changes cannot be made to the printer default settings:
Installing memory or option cards .................................................................................................................. 28
guidelines 72
page.
loading 44
Accessing the printer system board ............................................................................................................... 28
1
Turn the printer off.
2
Go to Verifying the IP settings, and begin with step 2.
Printing from a USB flash memory device
cartridge region mismatch 103
Checking an unresponsive printer
Installing or removing a memory card ............................................................................................................ 30
characteristics, paper 69
If the network is not using DHCP, then manually assign an IP address to the printer. One of the easiest ways is to use the
Installing or removing a flash memory or firmware card ................................................................................ 32
Use the drivers CD that shipped with the printer to install the custom printer driver and obtain enhanced printer features and
characteristics, print media 69
operator panel:
A USB Direct interface is located on the operator panel so you can insert a USB flash memory device and print PDF
functionality.
If the printer is not responding, first make sure: See the diagram on page 81 for an overview of the paper path and areas where jams may occur. The path varies Installing an option card ................................................................................................................................. 34
paper 69
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Press and hold
documents. Printing a document from a USB flash memory device is similar to printing a held job.
depending on the paper source and output bins. 1
Press
charge roll 78
Replacing the shield ...................................................................................................................................... 35
Drivers are also available in downloadable software packages on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
• The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet.
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Release the buttons when you see a clock.
clearing jams 80
For information regarding tested and approved USB flash memory devices, see our Lexmark Web site at http://
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Press
• The electrical outlet is not turned off by any switch or breaker.
confidential jobs 40
support.lexmark.com, and click KnowledgeBase to search for Direct USB printing.
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For information on installing a printer stand, printer base, or 2000-sheet drawer, see the instructions included with the
CONFIG MENU appears on the first line of the display.
• The printer is not plugged into any surge protectors, uninterrupted power supplies, or extension cords.
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Press
Using Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 98 SE,
entering a PIN 40
option.
Note the following when using a USB flash memory device with the printer USB Direct Interface:
• Other electrical equipment plugged into the outlet is working.
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Press Sending a job to print ..................................................................................................................................... 36
sending 40
Standard Network appears if the printer has a network port on the printer system board. If a MarkNet N8000
Windows Me, or Windows NT
• The printer is turned on.
Configured models 7 • USB devices must be compatible with the USB 2.0 standard.
Printing from a USB flash memory device ..................................................................................................... 36
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series internal print server is installed, you see Network Option 1. Press
• The printer cable is securely attached to the printer and the host computer, print server, option, or other network
contrast, LCD 96
Canceling a print job ...................................................................................................................................... 38
• Hi-Speed USB devices must support the Full-Speed standard as well. Devices only supporting USB low speed
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The following messages appear briefly: Submitting selection and Disabling Menus. Press
device.
capabilities are not supported.
Printing the menu settings page .................................................................................................................... 39
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Using the numeric pad, enter the IP address. When the address is entered, press The operator panel returns to Panel Menus.
Once you have checked each of these possibilities, turn the printer off and back on. This often fixes the problem.
1
Insert the drivers CD.
• USB devices must use the FAT file system. Devices formatted with NTFS or any other file system are not Printing a network setup page ....................................................................................................................... 39

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Press Submitting Selection appears briefly.
supported.
Printing a font sample list ............................................................................................................................... 40
If the CD does not launch automatically, click Start
Duplex unit 7
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Activating Menu Changes appears. The menus are disabled, and the printer returns to Ready. Press
the letter of the CD-ROM drive).
• You cannot print encrypted files or files without printing permissions.
Printing a directory list ................................................................................................................................... 40
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Using the numeric pad, enter the IP netmask. When the address is entered, press
Printing confidential and held jobs ................................................................................................................. 40
edition notice 2
Submitting Selection appears briefly. Printing on specialty media ............................................................................................................................ 43
electrical emission statement 116
Loading standard trays and optional trays ..................................................................................................... 44
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on the operator panel.
until Reports appears, and then press
on the operator panel.
until Network Setup Page appears, and then press
until the appears next to Settings, and then press
Note: If an optional MarkNet™ N8000 series internal print server is installed, Print Net1 Setup appears
If you are installing options after setting up the printer, turn the printer off and unplug the power cord
until the appears next to Utilities Menu, and then press
on the display.
before continuing.
23<x> Paper jam,
until the appears next to the LCD setting you want to change, and then press
3 pages jammed
to increase the brightness or contrast, or press
The printer requires two people to lift it safely.
Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power cord or
telephone, during a lightning storm.
Note: Installing a custom driver will not replace the system driver. A separate printer object will be created
and appear in the Printers folder.
Note: Disabling the operator panel menus does not prevent access to Print and Hold functionality.
and while turning the printer on.
on the operator panel.
until Network/Ports appears, and then press
until TCP/IP appears, and then press
until the appears next to Panel Menus, and then press
until the appears next to Disable, and then press
until Address appears, and then press
Note: Install the printer software before connecting the USB cable.
until the appears next to Exit Config Menus, and then press
until Netmask appears, and then press
Note: USB support is not available for Windows NT operating systems. To use a Windows NT operating
system, you must have an optional Parallel 1284-B Interface Card installed and use a parallel cable.
until Gateway appears, and then press
Installing drivers for network printing Installing drivers for local printing Installing and removing options
Embedded Web Server
setting security 99
using secured 100
emission statement 116
enabling operator panel menus 97
Envelope feeder 7
or the instructions that came with the option.
envelopes
guidelines 70
loading
.
envelope feeder 55
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Action
FCC statement 116
T640
Install the correct cartridge for the printer region.
250 sheets G
Region codes are:
to decrease the brightness or contrast.
Show duplex
0 = Worldwide 250 sheets guidelines
. print media 69
1 = Americas
Show rear door
64MB/64MB
2 = EMEA
H
576MB/576MB
3 = Asia
9 = Undefined held jobs
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confidential jobs 40
entering a PIN 40
1. Open
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manual feed
Identifying printers 6
door.
integrated forms 65, 68
Internet Protocol Security 100
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jams
avoiding 73
clearing 80
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label fuser cleaner 78
labels
guidelines 71
laser notices 120
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LCD brightness 96

LCD contrast 96

letterhead
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Run, and type D:\Setup.exe in the Run dialog (where D is
loading
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input tray 46, 50, 54
Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers 74
linking 57
trays 57
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Linux 16, 24
Learning about the printer Maintaining the printer Administrative support Troubleshooting Clearing jams Printing
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T642
Show areas
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500 sheets 500 sheets
64MB/128MB 128MB/128MB
576MB/640MB 640MB/640MB
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