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C720, T520,T522, T620, T622, and W820 ... 2-11 Selecting Symbol Sets for the Lexmark C720, T520, T522, T620, T622, and W820 ... 2-16 Font and Symbol Set Support for the Lexmark J110 ... 2-20 Command Structure ... 2-22 Control Codes... 2-22 Commands ...
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Using SmartSwitch ... 4-1 Using the Operator Panel or MarkVision Professional ... 4-1 Using Your Software Application ... 4-2 Page Formatting... 4-3 Printable Areas ... 4-3 Logical Page Size ... 4-4 PostScript Emulation Fonts for the Lexmark C720 ... 4-7 Contents...
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Unsolicited Messages... 4-105 Switching Languages ...5-1 SmartSwitch ... 5-1 Setting SmartSwitch for Different Interfaces ... 5-2 Printer Job Language... 5-2 Sniffing ... 5-3 Flash Memory and Disk ...6-1 Resource Data Collection (Download Target)... 6-2 Storing Resources on Flash Memory or Disk ... 6-3 Viewing the Contents of Flash Memory and Disk ...
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Optional Parallel Connector... 8-8 Parallel Connector Pin Assignments ... 8-8 Using the INIT* Signal to Initialize ... 8-12 Computer-to-Printer Communications ... 8-12 Printer-to-Computer Communication (Advanced Status) ... 8-18 Parallel Mode 1... 8-19 Parallel Mode 2... 8-20 Signal Descriptions ... 8-20 Serial Interface ...
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Contents Using the RS-422 Serial Interface ... 8-42 Network Support ... 8-49 Input Buffer... 8-50 PCL Support ... A-1 PJL Support ... B-1 PostScript Support... C-1 Index ... X-1...
If specific information about your printer is not included in this edition of the Technical Reference , it may be available in another version. Visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications for more information.
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Printed documentation is also available for some Lexmark printers. Obtain the correct part number from the following table and call 1-800-LEXMARK (1-800-539-6275) to order a Technical Reference for your printer. Table 1-1: Technical Reference Documentation Available in Hard Copy If you need a Technical Reference for the ...
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Provides information on printer interfaces, including information about parallel and serial interface, network support, and communication protocols. See the tables in the three appendixes to determine if your printer supports a particular PCL emulation, PJL, or PostScript emulation command. The appendixes...
OK. You should be aware that if you print this document on a color printer, the color you see on the paper may not match the color you see on your computer monitor.
Bibliography For detailed information about PCL emulation printer commands, PostScript emulation printer commands and operators, and interfaces, refer to the following documentation: • Hewlett-Packard DeskJet Printer Family Technical Reference , C2121-90101 • Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 4 Typography and Graphics , Random House Electronic Publishing •...
When SmartSwitch is enabled for both printer languages on an interface (for example, Parallel, USB, Serial Option 1, or Network Option 1), the printer automatically switches to the printer language being sent by your software application. The printer is shipped with SmartSwitch enabled for both printer languages in all interfaces. The printer examines all print jobs and switches dynamically between PostScript emulation and PCL emulation.
To select PCL emulation, use the Printer Job Language (PJL) Enter Language Command. See “ENTER LANGUAGE Command” on page 3-3 for more information. See “Printer Job Language” on page 3-1 for the syntax and use of PJL. Warning: When you change printer languages, you may lose some or all previously downloaded resources, unless are stored in flash memory or on disk.
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The tables beginning on page 2-4 list the page sizes and dimensions of each area labeled on the preceding diagram for all paper and envelope sizes your printer supports. If information about your printer is not included in the following tables, see page 1-1 for information on how to get a Technical...
Pel dimensions are for 600 dpi. Page Size Parameters are explained in Table 2-15 on page 2-27. The width of the logical page for A4 paper can be changed from the printer operator panel or through your software application. Note:...
Lexmark J110 The following table lists page sizes and print area dimensions for all paper and envelope sizes the Lexmark J110 printer supports. For more information about the printable areas and logical pages for PCL emulation, see “Printable Areas” on page 2-2.
The following table lists page sizes and print area dimensions for all paper and envelope sizes the Lexmark T family of printers supports. For more information about the printable areas and logical pages for PCL emulation, see “Printable Areas” on page 2-2.
Pel dimensions are for 600 dpi. Page Size Parameters are explained in Table 2-15 on page 2-27. The width of the logical page for A4 paper can be changed from the printer operator panel or through your software application. Universal size A and B dimensions can be defined. Then, other dimensions (C - I) are derived from A and B.
The physical page border is the actual physical boundaries of a page. Print Area MarkVision Professional. For some printers, Print Area supports three values: Normal, Whole Page, and Fit to Page. Refer to your printer user documentation for more information. Legend:...
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Whole Page setting. The printer holds this formatted image in memory, but when the page prints, the image is compressed a small amount in both horizontal and vertical directions, and then centered on the physical page for letter-size paper only.
2-16 show the symbol sets available for each font in PCL emulation. Not all fonts support all symbol sets. You can select a font as the PCL emulation default from the printer operator panel or through MarkVision Professional. Refer to your printer user documentation for more information.
Hewlett-Packard Company’s LaserJet 4050. The backward compatibility mode is used for compatibility with the Hewlett-Packard Company’s LaserJet 5 and the Lexmark family of printers. Standard PCL Emulation Fonts Table 2-5 on page 2-12 lists the font selection commands for forward and backward compatibility mode for each of the 47 standard PCL emulation fonts.
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To determine which symbol sets are supported by a particular font, find the font group (A, B, or C) for the font in Table 2-5, and then see Table 2-7 on page 2-16 for the symbol sets that belong to that group. Table 2-5: Forward and Backward Compatibility Font Selection Commands Standard PCL Emulation Font Name...
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Arial Arial Italic Arial Bold Arial Bold Italic Symbol Wingdings Line Printer 16 POSTNET Barcode For the symbol sets supported by this font, see Table 2-8: “Non-Text PCL Emulation Symbol Sets” on page 2-18. 2-13 Forward and Backward Compatibility Mode...
This font is not implemented in the Hewlett-Packard Company’s LaserJet 4050. For the symbol sets supported by this font, see Table 2-8: “Non-Text PCL Emulation Symbol Sets” on page 2-18. This font is not implemented in the Lexmark family of printers. 2-14...
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This font is not implemented in the Hewlett-Packard Company’s LaserJet 4050. For the symbol sets supported by this font, see Table 2-8: “Non-Text PCL Emulation Symbol Sets” on page 2-18. This font is not implemented in the Lexmark family of printers. 2-15...
Your Lexmark printer defaults to the forward compatibility mode to enable a Hewlett-Packard Company’s driver to select the forward compatibility fonts. The Lexmark PCL driver uses the backward compatibility mode and temporarily switches the printer to this mode. The PCL (PJL) commands to switch the default compatibility...
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Table 2-7: Symbol Set Support for PCL Emulation Text Fonts (Continued) Indicates the symbol set is supported by the fonts in the font group. Symbol Set PS Text PS Math Math-8 Pi Font Microsoft Publishing Windows 3.0 Latin 1 Windows Latin 1 Windows Latin 2 Windows Latin 5 Windows Latin 6 (Baltic)
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PS ITC Zapf Dingbats PCL ITC Zapf Dingbats 2-18 Symbol Two-character Set ID Symbol Set ID PJL Value Two-character Symbol Set ID Fonts Line Printer 16 Symbol, SymbolPS Wingding POSTNET Barcode ITC Zapf Dingbats ITC Zapf Dingbats ITC Zapf Dingbats Font Group...
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All fonts that support the Roman-8 (8U) symbol set also support the following 19 symbol sets. Table 2-9: ISO PCL Emulation Symbol Sets Symbol Two-character Set ID Symbol Set ID Symbol Set / Typeface ISO 4: United Kingdom ISO 6: ASCII ISO 11: Swedish for Names ISO 15: Italian ISO 17: Spanish...
MarkVision Professional. Refer to your printer user documentation for more information. The Lexmark J110 default driver is a host based printing solution designed to produce optimal performance for printing. The data stream is optimized to reduce network load requirements. The driver can use all fonts installed on a Windows or Macintosh operating system.
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Letter Gothic Letter Gothic Italic For the preceding fonts, the following table gives the typeface, symbols set, and symbol set ID. Table 2-11: Lexmark J110 Typefaces and Symbol Set IDs Typeface ANSI ASCII (ISO 6) French (ISO 69) German (ISO 21)
PCL commands are multibyte strings (also known as “escape sequences”) that begin with the Escape control code ( code notifies the printer that the characters that follow are to be interpreted as part of a command and are not control codes or data to be printed.
A command parameter sets the value for a command. This value stays constant until either a different value resets the command or a command resets the printer to the default values. For example, after the printer receives a command that selects a right margin beginning at column 63, the right margin of each printed page begins at column 63.
Example: (s16.66H • Decimal: • Hex: Use the plus symbol (+) or the minus symbol (–) to select a position relative to the current cursor position. For example: &a6C &a+6C &a-6C Linking Commands You can combine PCL emulation commands by linking them if the first 3 bytes of the commands are identical.
PCL Emulation Commands See the following tables for a listing of the commands grouped by function. To determine which commands your printer supports, see Table A-1: “PCL Emulation Commands” on page A-1. PCL Emulation Commands by Function Table 2-14: Job Control Command / Parameters &d#A...
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Universal Exit Language (UEL) / Start of PJL This command terminates the current printer language and allows switching into PJL. For more information, see “UNIVERSAL EXIT LANGUAGE Command” on page 3-2.
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1, tray 2, tray 3, tray 4, tray 5, and envelope feeder. Notes: • When the printer receives the page size command, any partially formatted pages are printed, and the cursor position and margins are reset.
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Sets the feed direction of Universal size. Feed direction means which side of the print media, either the short edge or the long edge, feeds first through the printer first. Set Universal Custom Name Sets the user-specified custom name for the Universal paper size being used.
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Sets Vertical Motion Index in 1/48 inch increments. The VMI determines the vertical distance between lines. Notes: • For some printers, you can change the default VMI from the printer operator panel or through MarkVision Professional by using the Lines Per Page menu item.
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Set Line Spacing (Alternative Method) Specifies VMI in lines per inch. Notes: • For some printers, you can change the default VMI from the printer operator panel or through MarkVision Professional by using the Lines Per Page menu item. Refer to your printer user documentation for more information.
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Table 2-16: Alphanumeric ID Command / Parameters &n#W [operation] [string] # = number of data bytes that make up the operation and string Operation operation = 100 or 1 byte = 0x64 or For example: Media Select String string = See Alphanumeric String list at right Table 2-17: Cursor Positioning Command / Parameters...
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Half Line-Feed Moves the cursor down 1/2 line (1/2 of the current VMI). Set Line Termination Controls how the printer responds to the Carriage Return (CR), Line Feed (LF), and Form Feed (FF) control codes. Push / Pop Cursor Position Sets up a cursor position stack for storing and recalling various cursor positions.
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Function / Result Select Symbol Set See “Font and Symbol Set Support for the Lexmark C720, T520, T522, T620, T622, and W820” on page 2-10 or “Font and Symbol Set Support for the Lexmark J110” on page 2-20 for more information.
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Selects the best fit font design. To obtain the typeface values for downloaded fonts, print the font list from the printer operator panel or through MarkVision Professional. Refer to your printer user documentation for more information. On the printout, the typeface number is the last number on the font selection command example line.
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Table 2-18: Font Selection (Continued) Command / Parameters &t#P 0, 1 1 byte characters 1 or 2 byte characters 1 or 2 byte characters 1 or 2 byte characters 1008 1, 2, or 3 byte characters (UTF-8) &k#S 10.00 cpi 16.66 cpi 12.00 cpi Table 2-19: User-Defined Symbol Set...
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Table 2-20: Font Creation Command / Parameters *c#D # = Font ID # (0 - 32767) Default = 0 )s#W[data] # = number of data bytes *c#F Delete all (temporary and permanent) Delete all temporary Delete previous font ID Delete previous specified character Make previous font ID temporary Make previous font ID permanent Copy current font...
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Table 2-22: Print Model Command / Parameters *c#G Gray Scale Fills White (default) 2% gray 3-10 10% gray 11-20 15% gray 21-35 30% gray 36-55 45% gray 56-80 70% gray 81-99 90% gray 100% gray (Black) Cross-Hatch Fills Horizontal line Vertical line Diagonal line Diagonal line...
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Table 2-23: User-Defined Pattern Command / Parameters *c#W[data] # = number of data bytes *p#R Rotate with print (Default) Fixed *c#Q Delete all patterns (temporary and permanent) Delete all temporary patterns Delete pattern (last ID specified) Make pattern of last ID # temporary Make pattern of last ID # permanent Table 2-24: Rectangular Area Fill Graphics Command / Parameters...
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Table 2-24: Rectangular Area Fill Graphics (Continued) Command / Parameters *c#G Gray Scale Fills White (default) 2% Gray 3-10 10% Gray 11-20 15% Gray 21-35 30% Gray 36-55 45% Gray 56-80 70% Gray 81-99 90% Gray 100% Gray (Black) Cross-Hatch Fills Horizontal Line Vertical Line Diagonal Line...
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# = Number of Raster Lines 2-40 Function / Result Raster Resolution Note: 200 dpi is only supported when the printer is operating in 600 dpi or 1200 dpi mode. Raster Graphics Presentation Sets the Raster Image Orientation in relation to the logical page.
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Table 2-25: Raster Graphics (Continued) Command / Parameters *b#M Uncoded (Default) Run-Length Encoded Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) byte Delta Row Adaptive Compression Replacement Delta Row Zlib 1002 Group 4 1003 Group 3 one dimensional 1004 Group 3 two dimensional K=2 1005 Group 3 two dimensional K=4 1006...
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Table 2-25: Raster Graphics (Continued) Command / Parameters *t#V *g#W[data] # - 8 (K-only) or 26 (KCMY) Data Byte 0 - 0x02 (constant) Byte 1 - number of colors 0x01 - K only 0x04 - CMYK Byte 2,3 - X res for K plane 0x012C (300) or 0x0258 (600) Byte 4,5 - Y res for K plane 0x012C (300) or 0x0258 (600)
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Table 2-26: Color Extensions Command / Parameters &b#M Print in mixed render algorithm mode Print using gray scale equivalent &p#C Delete all palettes except those in stack (active palette is deleted) Delete all palettes in stack (active palette not affected) Delete palette specified by Palette Control ID Copy active palette to ID...
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Table 2-26: Color Extensions (Continued) Command / Parameters *t#I Gamma Correction Off 0.0 to 4.0 Gamma Number *t#J *v#A -32767.0 to 32767.0 *v#B -32767.0 to 32767.0 *v#C -32767.0 to 32767.0 *v#I # = Palette Index 0 to 2 – 1 = Palette Index *v#S # = Palette Index 0 to 2...
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Set Status Readback Location Type Sets the status location type to the specified value. The 5 value for Cartridge may be specified, but since your printer does not support font cards or cartridges, the command is ignored. The 7 value for User-installable flash is only valid when flash memory is installed.
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Table 2-28: Picture Frame Command / Parameters *c#X # of Decipoints: 0 to 32767 (1 Decipoint = 1/720 inch) *c#Y # of Decipoints: 0 to 32767 (1 Decipoint = 1/720 inch) *c0T Set Anchor Point to Cursor Position *c#K Size in inches: 0 to 32767 *c#L Size in inches: 0 to 32767 Use Previous GL/2 Pen Position...
Note: GL/2 is not a stand-alone plotter emulation. It can only be entered from within PCL emulation and cannot be used with software without a unique printer driver written explicitly for GL/2. The following tables list the GL/2 commands by group. To determine which GL/2 commands your printer supports, see Table A-2: “GL/2 Commands”...
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Table 2-30: Configuration Group (Continued) Command / Parameter IR (X (, X IW (X MC (mode(, opcode)); PP (mode); RO (angle); SC (X (, type(, left, bottom))); min, Table 2-31: Vector Group Command / Parameter AA X , sweep_angle(, chord_angle); center center AR X...
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Table 2-32: Polygon Group (Continued) Command / Parameter RA X, Y; RR X, Y; WG radius, start_angle, sweep_angle(, chord_angle); Table 2-33: Character Group Command / Parameter AD (kind, value(,...)); CF (mode(, pen)); CP (spaces, lines); DI (run, rise); DR (run, rise); DT (label_terminator(, mode));...
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Table 2-34: Line and Fill Attributes Group Command / Parameter AC (X, Y); CR (red , red , green black ref white ref black ref , blue black ref white ref FT (fill_type(, option1(, option2)); FT22, (PCL User-Defined Pattern ID); FT 9, level;...
These parameters are in effect until you overwrite them with a different command or there is a printer reset. To ensure that the printed image appears in the expected area, set width and height parameters.
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Descriptions and examples of the different parameters appear on the following pages. Each example draws the same square outline 64 bits (8 bytes) wide by 64 scan lines long. Uncoded Data Uncoded Data is not compressed. Only those bytes needed to form the image are sent.
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Run-Length Encoded Data Run-Length Encoded Data is interpreted in pairs of bytes. The first byte: • Acts as a counter, or control byte. • Indicates how many times to repeat the data in the second byte. • Can be from 0 (no repetition) to 255. •...
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Delta Row Delta Row is a compression mode that identifies and transmits only those bytes different from the ones in a preceding row. The control byte consists of two parts: • High 3 bits: Number of bytes to replace +1 (1 to 8). •...
Adaptive Compression Adaptive compression allows the combined use of compression methods 0 through 3 (Uncoded, Run-Length Encoded, TIFF, and Delta Row). It also allows the printing of empty rows (all zeros) or duplicate rows. • The Transfer Raster Data command size includes all rows (scan lines). •...
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Since Group 4 images do not use line endings, the width of the image must be specified using the Raster Width command ( The compressed image data is sent to the printer using the Transfer Raster Data command ( Transfer Raster Data command is 32K bytes. Images larger than 32K bytes must be broken up and sent using multiple commands.
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Additional Compression Modes When the compression mode is 1008 (Lexmark Adaptive), TIFF word and double- word can be printed using compression scan modes 254 and 255 respectively. This compression method sends a raster image as a block of raster data.
Macros When creating a macro, first assign it an ID number. If this number is identical to an existing macro ID in RAM, the old macro is deleted when you specify the Macro Control Start Definition. Next, start the macro definition, send the contents of the macro, and stop the macro definition.
PCL emulation, PostScript emulation, and Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS). To determine which commands your printer supports, see Appendix B: PJL Support. PJL Command Notation The syntax for each supported PJL command is listed in this chapter. The following character codes are used throughout the chapter to illustrate the syntax of each PJL command.
PJL. Syntax: Notes: • If the printer receives this command while in PCL emulation, it performs a Printer Language Reset ( • If the printer receives this command while in PostScript emulation, it performs an End-of-Job (EOJ) command before exiting PostScript emulation (Ctrl-D).
ENTER LANGUAGE Command This command causes the printer to enter the specified language, such as PCL emulation, PostScript emulation, or PPDS. Syntax: Notes: • • You can use uppercase, lowercase, or mixed case. ( all others can be mixed or lowercase.) Example: enters PostScript emulation.
The host computer can use the JOB command to separate print data into various parts or jobs. Specifically, the JOB command signifies to the printer the start of a print job. Use the EOJ command to signify the end of a job. In addition, use the JOB/EOJ pair to accomplish the following: •...
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1 of the print job and its range is from 1 to 2,147,483,647. Omission of the END parameter causes the printer to print all pages to the end of the job. A system administrator can control which jobs, and therefore which users, are allowed to modify the printer default or NVRAM variables by declaring a PJL password.
EOJ Command The EOJ command signifies the end of a print job. Syntax: Note: Only use the EOJ command in conjunction with the JOB command. Parameter: Use the NAME parameter to assign a character string name to a particular job. The name may be any combination of printable characters, spaces, or horizontal tabs up to a maximum of 80 characters, spaces, or tabs.
Environment Commands and Variables This section describes the printer environment variables and the PJL commands used to modify or query the variables. The word common applies to those variables common to both your printer Note: and the Hewlett-Packard Company’s LaserJet printers.
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DEFAULT Command This command modifies the default setting for the specified environment variable and stores the setting in the printer NVRAM. The new setting is activated with the occurrence of the next PJL reset condition. Syntax: to be modified. The variables supported are listed in the tables beginning on page 3-12.
PJL reset condition. Use the SET command to modify any currently defined environment variable that cannot be set using the desired printer language. For example, use the PJL SET command to set Print Quality Enhancement Technology (PQET) or Page Protect, which cannot be set within a printer language such as PCL emulation.
• " ables. (See Table 3-9 “Printer Unique LRESOURCE Variables” on page 3-52.) Values for " A unique identifier for a file, such as the macro ID for a PCL macro, the symbol set ID for a PCL symbol set, the font ID for a PCL font, and so on.
INITIALIZE Command This command restores both the current and default environment variables to their factory default values and updates the printer NVRAM. This command affects all of the variables listed in Table 3-3 “Common Variables for Both Printer Languages” on page 3-12 through Table 3-8 “Printer Unique Variables for PostScript Emulation”...
Common Variables for Both Printer Languages The word common applies to those variables common to both your printer Note: and the Hewlett-Packard Company’s LaserJet printers. The following common variables are supported for both PCL emulation and PostScript emulation, unless otherwise noted. Therefore, the [ parameter should not be specified.
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ON, OFF The value of the NVRAM serial number field is returned. The NVRAM serial number field is set to the printer serial number. In order to guarantee that a unique identifier exists in this field, the printer writes a random alphanumeric string into this field whenever the critical byte area in NVRAM is re-initialized.
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Table 3-3: Common Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function HOLDTYPE Print and Hold Type (SET only) IMAGEADAPT Resolution reduction (DEFAULT only) INTRAY2 Tray lock - Tray 2 INTRAY3 Tray lock - Tray 3 INTRAY4 Tray lock - Tray 4...
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Table 3-3: Common Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function JOBOFFSET Offset Pages LANG Default display language (DEFAULT only) LOWTONER Toner Alarm (DEFAULT only) MANUALFEED Manual feed selection (READ only) MEDIATYPE Default paper source, default formatting size MPTRAY Multipurpose...
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Table 3-3: Common Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function OUTBIN Output Bin PAGEPROTECT Page Protect PAPER Default paper source, default formatting size 3-16 Selections UPPER, LOWER, OPTIONALOUTBIN1, OPTIONALOUTBIN2, OPTIONALOUTBIN3, OPTIONALOUTBIN4, OPTIONALOUTBIN5, OPTIONALOUTBIN6, OPTIONALOUTBIN7, OPTIONALOUTBIN8, OPTIONALOUTBIN9, OPTIONALOUTBIN10, “name” name is a variable that allows for custom naming of optional output bins.
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Table 3-3: Common Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function PARALLEL Parallel Protocol (DEFAULT only) (Port Specific) PASSWORD Default password for PJL NVRAM (DEFAULT only) security PERSONALITY SmartSwitch settings (Port specific) POWERSAVE Power Save feature (DEFAULT only) 3-17 Selections...
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DARK, MEDIUM, LIGHT, and ON values indicate that PQET is On. OFF indicates PQET is Off. 0 to 255 The time the printer remains idle before the job is forced to print. Note: If a value greater than 255 is specified by a SET or DEFAULT command, the value is changed to 255.
A4 width Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages The following variables are unique to some Lexmark printers and are supported for both PCL emulation and PostScript emulation. Therefore, the [ To determine which variables your printer supports, see Table B-2: “Printer Unique PJL Variables for Both Printer Languages”...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LBONDOUTBIN Assign Type/Bin - Bond (DEFAULT only) LBONDTEXTURE Bond Texture (DEFAULT only) LBONDWEIGHT Bond Weight (DEFAULT only) LCANCEL Cancel Control LCARDSTOCKLENGTH Card Stock Length (DEFAULT only) LCARDSTOCKLOADING Card Stock...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LCARDSTOCKOUTBIN Assign Type/Bin - (DEFAULT only) Card Stock LCARDSTOCKTEXTURE Card Stock Texture (DEFAULT only) LCARDSTOCKWEIGHT Card Stock Weight (DEFAULT only) LCOLLATION Collation Mode LCOLORCORRECTION Indicates which color target the...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LCOLOREDLOADING Colored Paper Loading (DEFAULT only) LCOLOREDOUTBIN Assign Type/Bin - (DEFAULT only) Colored Paper LCOLOREDTEXTURE Colored Paper Texture (DEFAULT only) LCOLOREDWEIGHT Colored Paper Weight (DEFAULT only) LCOLORMODEL Color Model...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LCUSTOMPAPERHEIGHT Universal Height LCUSTOMPAPERFEED Universal Feed Direction LCUSTOMTYPE1LENGTH Custom Type 1 Length (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE1LOADING Custom Type 1 Paper Loading (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE1MEDIA Custom Type 1 Media (DEFAULT only)
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LCUSTOMTYPE1OUTBIN Assign Type/Bin - (DEFAULT only) Custom Type 1 LCUSTOMTYPE1TEXTURE Custom Type 1 Texture (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE1WEIGHT Custom Type 1 Weight (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE2LENGTH Custom Type 2 Length...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LCUSTOMTYPE2NAME Custom Type 2 Name (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE2OUTBIN Assign Type/Bin - (DEFAULT only) Custom Type 2 LCUSTOMTYPE2TEXTURE Custom Type 2 Texture (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE2WEIGHT Custom Type 2 Weight...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LCUSTOMTYPE3MEDIA Custom Type 3 Media (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE3NAME Custom Type 3 Name (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE3OUTBIN Assign Type/Bin - (DEFAULT only) Custom Type 3 LCUSTOMTYPE3TEXTURE Custom Type 3 Texture...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LCUSTOMTYPE4LOADING Custom Type 4 Paper Loading (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE4MEDIA Custom Type 4 Media (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE4NAME Custom Type 4 Name (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE4OUTBIN Assign Type/Bin - (DEFAULT only)
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LCUSTOMTYPE5LENGTH Custom Type 5 Length (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE5LOADING Custom Type 5 Paper Loading (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE5MEDIA Custom Type 5 Media (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE5NAME Custom Type 5 Name (DEFAULT only)
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LCUSTOMTYPE5WEIGHT Custom Type 5 Weight (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE6LENGTH Custom Type 6 Length (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE6LOADING Custom Type 6 Paper Loading (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE6MEDIA Custom Type 6 Media (DEFAULT only)
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LCUSTOMTYPE6TEXTURE Custom Type 6 Texture (DEFAULT only) LCUSTOMTYPE6WEIGHT Custom Type 6 Weight (DEFAULT only) LDOWNLOADTARGET Download Target (SET only) LDRYTIMEDELAY Dry Time Delay LENVELOPEENHANCE Envelope Enhance (DEFAULT only)
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LENVELOPEWEIGHT Envelope Weight (DEFAULT only) LESCCHAR Character Substitution (READ only) (Port specific) LFAXRESOLUTION Fax Resolution (SET only) LFAXREDIAL Fax Redial (SET only) LFAXREDIALFREQUENCY Fax Redial Frequency (SET only)
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LIMAGEENHANCE Image Enhancement Technology LIMAGEENHANCETYPE Image Enhancement Technology Type LIMAGEORIENTATION Page Image Orientation LIMAGESMOOTHING Image Smoothing for PostScript LINFEEDERSIZE Envelope feeder installed size, default formatting size LINKALERT Ink Alert...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LLABELSOUTBIN Assign Type/Bin - (DEFAULT only) Labels LLABELSTEXTURE Labels Texture (DEFAULT only) LLABELSWEIGHT Labels Weight (DEFAULT only) LLASTTRAYRENUMBER Last Tray Renumber LLETTERHEADLENGTH Letterhead Length (DEFAULT only) LLETTERHEADLOADING Letterhead...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LLETTERHEADOUTBIN Assign Type/Bin - (DEFAULT only) Letterhead LLETTERHEADTEXTURE Letterhead Texture (DEFAULT only) LLETTERHEADWEIGHT Letterhead Weight (DEFAULT only) LMANUALENVELOPESIZE Manual Envelope, default formatting size LMANUALENVELOPETYPE Manual Envelope Type LMANUALPAPERSIZE...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LMANUALPAPERTYPE Manual Paper Type LMPFEEDERPAPERTYPE Multipurpose Feeder Paper Type LMPFEEDERRENUMBER Multipurpose Feeder Renumber LMULTIPAGEBORDER Multipage Border LMULTIPAGEORDER Multipage Order LMULTIPAGEPRINT Multipage Printing LMULTIPAGEVIEW Multipage View LNPAP NPA Protocol...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LOPTIONALOUTBIN1NAME Optional Output Bin 1 Name (DEFAULT only) LOPTIONALOUTBIN2NAME Optional Output Bin 2 Name (DEFAULT only) LOPTIONALOUTBIN3NAME Optional Output Bin 3 Name (DEFAULT only) LOPTIONALOUTBIN4NAME Optional Output Bin 4 Name...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LOPTIONALOUTBIN7NAME Optional Output Bin 7 Name (DEFAULT only) LOPTIONALOUTBIN8NAME Optional Output Bin 8 Name (DEFAULT only) LOPTIONALOUTBIN9NAME Optional Output Bin 9 Name (DEFAULT only) LOPTIONALOUTBIN10NAME Optional Output Bin 10 Name...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LOVERFLOWOUTBIN Overflow Bin (DEFAULT only) LOVERFLOWTIMER Overflow Timer, in minutes (DEFAULT only) LPAGECOUNT Page Count (READ only) LPAGEMODE Print Area LPAPERSOURCE Default paper source 3-38 Selections UPPER, LOWER, OPTIONALOUTBIN1,...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LPICTUREGRADE PictureGrade™ LPLAINLENGTH Plain Paper Length (DEFAULT only) LPLAINOUTBIN Assign Type/Bin - Plain (DEFAULT only) Paper LPLAINTEXTURE Plain Paper Texture (DEFAULT only) LPLAINWEIGHT Plain Paper Weight (DEFAULT only)
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LPPDS Activate Personal Printer (DEFAULT only) Data Stream (PPDS) printer language LPPDSFORMLINES Lines Per Page (PPDS) (DEFAULT only) LPPDSLINESPERINCH Lines Per Inch (DEFAULT only) LPREPRINTEDLENGTH Preprinted Paper Length...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LPREPRINTEDOUTBIN Assign Type/Bin - Preprinted Paper LPREPRINTEDTEXTURE Preprinted Paper Texture (DEFAULT only) LPREPRINTEDWEIGHT Preprinted Paper Weight (DEFAULT only) LPRINTBUFFER Print Buffer control LPRINTQUALITY Print Quality Mode LPRINTSCREENS Print Screen...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LREAROUTBINNAME Rear Output Bin Name LREPEATPRINTLIMIT Print and Hold Repeat Print (DEFAULT only) Job Limit LRESET Reset Control LRESOURCESAVE Resource Save (DEFAULT only) LSCREENING Color Screening Selections LSEPARATORSHEETS...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LTRANSPARENCYOUTBIN Assign Type/Bin - (DEFAULT only) Transparency LTRANSPARENCYTEXTURE Transparency Texture (DEFAULT only) LTRANSPARENCYWEIGHT Transparency Weight (DEFAULT only) LTRAY1AUTOSIZE Auto Size Sensing for (DEFAULT only) Tray 1 LTRAY2AUTOSIZE Auto Size...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LTRAY1PAPERTYPE Tray 1 Paper Type LTRAY2PAPERTYPE Tray 2 Paper Type LTRAY3PAPERTYPE Tray 3 Paper Type LTRAY4PAPERTYPE Tray 4 Paper Type LTRAY5PAPERTYPE Tray 5 Paper Type 3-45 Selections PLAIN, COATED, GLOSSY, PHOTO,...
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Table 3-4: Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Variable Function LTRAY1RENUMBER Tray 1 Renumber LTYPE1FONTS Enables Type 1 fonts for PCL emulation LUSDEFAULTS US/non-US defaults (DEFAULT only) 3-46 Selections OFF, TRAY2, TRAY3, TRAY4, TRAY5, MPFEEDER OFF, ON US, NONUS...
Emulation Text Fonts” on page 2-16 and Table 2-8 “Non-Text PCL Emulation Symbol Sets” on page 2-18. For a list of values for the Lexmark J110, see Table 2-10 “Lexmark J110 Fonts” on page 2-20 and Table 2-11 “Lexmark J110 Typefaces and Symbol Set IDs”...
Printer Unique Variables for PCL Emulation The following variables are unique to your printer and are supported in PCL emulation only. The For example: To determine which variables your printer supports, see Table B-4: “Printer Unique Variables for PCL Emulation” on page B-12.
LFONTPRIORITY Font Priority Search (SET only) Common Variables for PostScript Emulation The word common applies to those variables common to both your printer Note: and the Hewlett-Packard Company’s LaserJet printers. Use these variables only for PostScript emulation. The parameter should be specified as To determine which variables your printer supports, see Table B-5: “Common...
The following variables are unique in some printers and are supported in PostScript emulation only. For example: To determine which variables your printer supports, see Table B-6 on page B-13. Table 3-8: Printer Unique Variables for PostScript Emulation Variable Function...
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To determine which variables your printer supports, see Table B-7: “Printer Unique LRESOURCE Variables” on page B-13. Table 3-9: Printer Unique LRESOURCE Variables Variable Function LDESCRIPTION Macro or Symbol Set Description (DEFAULT only) LRWLOCK Read/Write Lock (password) for an entire device or a...
Status Readback Commands Applications can request configuration and status information from the printer using the Status Readback commands. In addition, the printer can also be instructed to send unsolicited status information back to the host computer when asynchronous events occur, such as a memory error or a paper jam.
The The supported variables are listed in the tables beginning on page 3-12. This printer returns a ? for inquiries of an unsupported variable, or inquiries of a variable associated with an option that is not installed.
ECHO Command The ECHO command instructs the printer to return the specified words after the command is parsed. This command provides a method of capturing the status information returned by a specific print job. Syntax: Response Syntax: parameter parameter must start with a printable character and can consist of a combination of printable characters, spaces, and horizontal tabs.
INFO Command The INFO command is used to query status information from the printer. Table 3-10 “INFO Category Parameter Values” on page 3-56 lists the categories of information that can be queried. See “Status Message Format” on page 3-61 for additional information about the messages returned by the INFO STATUS, USTATUS DEVICE, and USTATUS TIMED commands.
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INFO CONFIG Response Syntax (An Example): @PJL INFO CONFIG<CR><LF> IN TRAYS [2 ENUMERATED]<CR><LF> INTRAY1<CR><LF> INTRAY2<CR><LF> MANUAL FEED<CR><LF> OUT TRAYS [1 ENUMERATED]<CR><LF> UPPER FACEDOWN<CR><LF> PAPERS [13 ENUMERATED]<CR><LF> LETTER<CR><LF> LEGAL<CR><LF> A4<CR><LF> A5<CR><LF> B5PAPER<CR><LF> EXECUTIVE<CR><LF> COM10<CR><LF> COM9<CR><LF> MONARCH<CR><LF> DL<CR><LF> C5<CR><LF> B5<CR><LF> OTHERENVELOPE<CR><LF> LANGUAGES [1 ENUMERATED]<CR><LF> PCL<CR><LF>...
The variables supported are listed in the tables beginning on page 3-12. • in the tables “Common Variables for Both Printer Languages” on page 3-12, and “Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages” on page 3-19. •...
The supported variables are listed in the tables beginning on page 3-12. This printer returns a ? for inquiries of an unsupported variable, or inquiries of a variable associated with an option that is not installed. USTATUS Command This command is used to enable and disable unsolicited status from the printer.
PJL parser. Disables unsolicited status for device changes. Enables unsolicited status for job changes. The printer sends a status message when a job begins and ends. Disables unsolicited status for job changes. Enables unsolicited status for page changes. The printer sends a status message when a printed sheet reaches the standard output bin.
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Table 3-12: PJL Information Messages Printer State Ready with Replace Transfer Power Saver Power Saver with Ink Low Power Saver mode with Toner Low Power Saver mode with Replace Toner Power Saver mode with Replace PC Kit Power Saver mode with Replace Fuser...
Auto-continuable messages are returned in this form: CODE=status code DISPLAY=display string (in double quotes) ONLINE=online status To determine which messages your printer supports, see Table B-10: “PJL Messages for Auto-Continuable Conditions” on page B-15. Table 3-13: PJL Messages for Auto-Continuable Conditions Printer State...
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Intervention required: resolution reduced Intervention required: print jobs on disk request Intervention required: printer powered off, disk installed with Print and Hold jobs on the disk Intervention required: short paper Intervention required: flash full Intervention required:...
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Table 3-13: PJL Messages for Auto-Continuable Conditions (Continued) Printer State Intervention required: defective disk Intervention required: unformatted disk Intervention required: scheduled maintenance Intervention required: resource save off deficient memory Intervention required: insufficient collation area Intervention required: hole punch box full...
Table 3-13: PJL Messages for Auto-Continuable Conditions (Continued) Printer State Intervention required: disk full Intervention required: disk corrupted Intervention required: too many flash options installed Intervention required: unformatted flash Intervention required: unformatted disk Intervention required: unsupported disk format Intervention required:...
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To determine which messages your printer supports, see Table B-11: “PJL Messages for Attendance Conditions” on page B-18. Table 3-14: PJL Message for Attendance Conditions Printer State Status Code Intervention required: 40010 insert photoconductor cartridge Intervention required: 40021 printer upper door open...
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For this message, the values for XXXX are returned to indicate which ink cartridges are defective. <d> represents a one-letter designator for each door labeled on the printer. <c> represents a one-letter designator for each cover labeled on the printer.
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For this message, the values for XXXX are returned to indicate which ink cartridges are defective. <d> represents a one-letter designator for each door labeled on the printer. <c> represents a one-letter designator for each cover labeled on the printer.
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For this message, the values for XXXX are returned to indicate which ink cartridges are defective. <d> represents a one-letter designator for each door labeled on the printer. <c> represents a one-letter designator for each cover labeled on the printer.
For more information, see Table 3-16 “Tray Codes” on page 3-72. yy represents a media size code. For more information, see Table 3-17 “Media Size Codes” on page 3-72. * Refer to your printer user documentation for more information on printer messages. 3-71 Change <tray>...
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For more information, see Table 3-16 “Tray Codes” on page 3-72. yy represents a media size code. For more information, see Table 3-17 “Media Size Codes” on page 3-72. * Refer to your printer user documentation for more information on printer messages. Table 3-16: Tray Codes...
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Table 3-17: Media Size Codes YY Value Media Size A4 Paper Executive Paper 11 x 17 (Ledger) Com 10 Envelope 7 3/4 Envelope (Monarch) C5 Envelope DL Envelope JIS B4 JIS B5 Paper B5 Envelope Custom Media A3+, JB4 Paper (Model specific) JB5 Paper JPostcard...
Attendance (operator intervention) messages are returned in this form: CODE=status code DISPLAY=display string (in double quotes) ONLINE=online status To determine which messages your printer supports, see Table B-13 on page B-24. Table 3-19: PJL Messages for Paper Jams Printer State Status Code...
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The door or cover needs to be opened. x represents the number of jammed pages in the printer. y represents the tray number. z represents the bin number. * Refer to your printer user documentation for more information on printer messages. 3-75 Display String* 208 Paper Jam...
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The door or cover needs to be opened. x represents the number of jammed pages in the printer. y represents the tray number. z represents the bin number. * Refer to your printer user documentation for more information on printer messages. 3-76 Display String* 246 Paper Jam...
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The door or cover needs to be opened. x represents the number of jammed pages in the printer. y represents the tray number. z represents the bin number. * Refer to your printer user documentation for more information on printer messages. 3-77 Display String* 261 Paper Jam...
* Refer to your printer user documentation for more information on printer messages. Service Errors Error Code 50000 is returned for all 9xx Service Errors when the printer can return a status code. To determine whether your printer supports returning service messages, see Table B-14: “Service Errors”...
When an OPMSG command is received, the message appears and is allotted both lines of the display. The printer is taken OFFLINE. This message, along with the STMSG command, is the lowest priority, so if another intervention occurs, it displays instead.
When a STMSG command is received, the message appears and is allotted both lines of the display. The printer is taken OFFLINE. This message, along with the OPMSG command, is the lowest priority, so if another intervention occurs, it displays instead.
Unique PJL Commands To determine which commands your printer supports, see Table B-16: “Lexmark Unique PJL Commands” on page B-29. LBEEP Command This command causes the printer to beep three times. Syntax: LPORTROTATE Command This command causes the printer to rotate ports at the next job boundary. The information to rotate ports is specified in the job header.
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For example, at the factory, the printer uses 0x1B (character <Esc>) for the escape character. If CHAR = 65 is specified with this command, the printer uses 0x41 (character ‘A’) as the escape character for the host interface port specified via the PORT parameter.
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parameter The following ports are valid parameters for LESCAPECHAR: • • INA1 • INA2 • INA3 • LOCALTALK1 • LOCALTALK2 • LOCALTALK3 • PARALLEL • PARALLEL1 • PARALLEL2 • PARALLEL 3 • • USB1 • USB2 • USB3 • SERIAL •...
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This command tells the printer that the output resulting from the current job is being sent to the fax processing device instead of to the printer. The current job is printed and is not sent to the fax processing device if one of the following occurs: •...
LDOWNLOADTARGET Command This command specifies which device is the target for downloaded files. The target can be RAM, flash, or disk. Syntax: File Commands for Flash or Disk Use the following commands to manage resources on flash and disk devices: •...
Table 3-22 lists the parameters used with most of the commands. Additional parameters are noted in the description of each command. Table 3-22: Variables for Flash and Disk File and Password Commands Parameter Syntax ACCESS = LENGTH = 3-86 Description One of the following access types must be specified when a file is opened: Open for read only.
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Table 3-22: Variables for Flash and Disk File and Password Commands (Continued) Parameter Syntax DEVICE = DEVICE = FILENAME = "fname" OLDFILENAME = "fname" NEWFILENAME = "fname" 3-87 Description File storage media. Case insensitive. value is used for the LRUNFILE command only. Note: The command is ignored if the device is not installed.
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Table 3-22: Variables for Flash and Disk File and Password Commands (Continued) Parameter Syntax START = Note: If PostScript emulation is used to create the file on the device, it may automatically attach a Extensions” on page 6-10 for more information. For example, if downloaded to flash through PostScript emulation, the commands is LOPENFILE Command...
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LREADFILE Command Use this command to read data from a file on a storage device. Syntax: Response Syntax: Notes: • The file must be closed using the LCLOSEFILE command once all operations are complete. • The command is ignored if the file doesn’t exist on the device or has not already been opened with LOPENFILE with an •...
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LWRITEFILE Command Use this command to write data to a file on a storage device. Syntax: Notes: • The file must be closed using the LCLOSEFILE command once all operations are complete. • The command is ignored if the file doesn’t exist on the device. The command is ignored if the file isn’t already open with a write •...
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LRENAMEFILE Command Use this command to rename a file on a storage device. The command is ignored if the filename specified as OLDFILENAME doesn’t exist on the device, or if the filename specified as NEWFILENAME already exists on the device. Syntax: LDELETEFILE Command Use this command to delete a file on a storage device.
File and Device Protection Commands The following information applies to password protection. • You can set both read/write and write passwords for a resource. If both passwords are set, the read/write password has precedence over the write password. • If you attempt to password protect a non-existing resource, the PJL interpreter will return a warning (CODE = 25001).
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PCL emulation macro (filetype is @PJL DEFAULT LRESOURCE:" Note: If the filename is incorrect, the printer applies the password to the entire device. Password for an Entire Device If you want to set a password on a device, not just a single file, omit the filename.
The file or device is not automatically re-locked with the EOJ command. Syntax: Values for " See “Printer Unique LRESOURCE Variables” on page 3-51 for information about values for Note: This should be the same password that was defined in the DEFAULT command.
Re-Locking a Protected File or Device Use the LDELETEPASSWORD command to re-lock a password-protected file or device that has been unlocked using the LDECLARE command. If an LRESOURCE is not specified, all unlocked files or devices are re-locked. Syntax: Values for " 3-95 "...
Unlocking a Protected File or Device for the Current Job The file or device unlocked by the execution of this command is automatically re-locked upon execution of the EOJ command or by a printer language change. Syntax: Values for "...
Send the LQUERYSEED command to the printer by one of the host computer interfaces. This command causes a value, the “seed,” to display on the printer operator panel, through MarkVision Professional or, if there isn’t an LCD panel, to print on the Menu Settings Page.
Selecting PostScript Emulation Using SmartSwitch When SmartSwitch is enabled for both printer languages on an interface, the printer automatically switches to the printer language being sent by your software application. The printer is shipped with SmartSwitch enabled for both printer languages and all interfaces.
To select PostScript emulation, use the ENTER LANGUAGE command, which is a Printer Job Language (PJL) command. See “ENTER LANGUAGE Command” on page 3-3. See “Printer Job Language” on page 3-1 for syntax and use of PJL. Warning: When you change printer languages, you may lose all previously downloaded fonts and macros, unless resources are stored in flash memory or on disk.
Page Formatting The printable areas and logical pages for PostScript emulation, both portrait and landscape orientation, are illustrated below. See the Legend that follows for definitions of areas A through F. Printable Areas Portrait Legend: Distance between the edge of the physical page and the printable area for the left side of a portrait page;...
The following table lists the exact width and length of the printable areas for all paper and envelope sizes the Lexmark C720 printer supports. Areas A through F in the table are described in the Legend under “Printable Areas” on page 4-3.
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The following table lists the exact width and length of the printable areas for all paper and envelope sizes the Lexmark T520, T522, T620, and T622 printers support. Areas A through F in the table are described in the Legend under “Printable Areas” on page 4-3.
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The following table lists the exact width and length of the printable areas for all paper and envelope sizes the Lexmark W820 printer supports. Areas A through F in the table are described in the Legend under “Printable Areas” on page 4-3.
PostScript Emulation Fonts for the Lexmark C720 The Lexmark C720 printer has 156 resident fonts in PostScript emulation. The fonts match the 136 Adobe PostScript 3 resident fonts and include 20 extra fonts. Since the fonts are designed to match Adobe PostScript 3, this is called forward compatibility mode.
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PostScript emulation also has a backward compatibility mode that changes the metrics of 8 of the resident fonts to match the fonts in the Lexmark Optra S family of printers. The 8 fonts are: AntiqueOlive LetterGothic-Bold AntiqueOlive-Bold LetterGothic-Italic AntiqueOlive-Italic Marigold...
In userdict, #copies is initialized at the beginning of each job to the number of copies selected either by PJL or from the printer operator panel. To determine which operators your printer supports, see Table C-1 on page C-1. Command Format...
Paper Size Support The operators in this section relate to the paper used in the printer. The literal names described in the following table are also supported as operators in userdict. When the literal names are used as operators: •...
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B5 is a Japanese Industry Standard (JIS) paper size. The same B5 designation is used by JIS and International Standards Organization (ISO) for different paper sizes. The Lexmark J110 does not support PostScript emulation. For paper sizes supported in PCL emulation, see Table 2-2 on page 2-5.
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Error: stackoverflow setignoresize overrides the automatic page orientation selected by the printer to support custom media sizes. This operator determines whether or not to adjust the text based on the page size. value may be:...
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setuniversalsize changes the current settings for the Universal paper size. Each parameter on the stack indicates: Universal Width minimum to maximum width in points Universal Height minimum to maximum height in points Universal Feed Direction short edge long edge Custom Universal Prompt String Error: rangecheck, stackunderflow, typecheck 4-14 PostScript...
Paper Tray Support When the printer receives one of the operators listed in Table 4-6: “Tray Selected with Tray Operators” on page 4-16, it performs the actions listed as follows. This paper tray selection process ends as soon as a suitable paper source is chosen and paper is fed from this tray.
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11x17tray tray with 11 x 17 size paper 4-16 PostScript Printer Model...
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manualfeed in statusdict indicates if a manual feed source has been selected. The boolean value can be: prints from a manual feed source (default) prints from an automatic feed source This boolean key can be redefined to affect manual feed for the current job. If the value of the manualfeed operator or the ManualFeed page device parameter is when showpage or copypage is executed, the page is fed...
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• If a setpapertray operator is issued for the back of a duplexed page, the printer ejects a blank back page, changes the paper source, and prints the information for the back side of the page on the front side of a page from the new paper source.
For other envelopes, the page is formatted to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless a size is specified by your software application. The Lexmark J110 does not support PostScript emulation. For envelope sizes supported in PCL emulation, see Table 2-2 on page 2-5.
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Note: Duplexing is not supported on any envelope size. If duplex printing is requested and one of the envelope size operators is sent to the printer, duplexing is suspended until a paper size is requested that is supported for duplex printing.
If the size is still not available, a configurationerror is issued and the print job is flushed. If manualfeed or ManualFeed is size manually. If no manual feed exists on the printer, a rangecheck error message is generated. The envelope tray the printer selects when it receives an envelopetray operator is listed in Table 4-9.
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3.875 x 7.5 size envelopes 3.875x8.875envelopetray tray with 3.875 x 8.875 size envelopes 4.125x9.5envelopetray tray with 4.125 x 9.5 size envelopes com10envelopetray tray with 4.125 x 9.5 size envelopes otherenvelopetray tray with other size envelopes 4-22 PostScript Printer Model...
When you define it outside the normal server loop, it is reset to the default value when the printer is switched to a printer language other than PostScript emulation or when a power-on reset occurs.
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A specified password matches either password. The boolean value can be: correct password incorrect password After the is returned, the printer waits 1 second before it continues processing. Errors: stackunderflow, typecheck Note: The password is defined as a 4-byte number.
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(default) seconds • ManualFeedTimeout page device parameter disabled seconds (default is device dependent) To find the default for your printer, see Table C-2 on page C-5. • WaitTimeout system parameter disabled seconds (default is 40 seconds) Error: stackoverflow deletefile deletes the specified file from the disk.
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devcontrol allows a host computer utility to manage resources on the flash or disk. It requires a string device name parameter, an integer command name parameter, and two command argument parameters. The device control operator performs a specified command on the specified device. The return values on the stack indicate: the command is successful the command is unsuccessful and returns an error code...
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Table 4-11: Unsuccessful devcontrol Parameter Error Codes Code Meaning File system access has not been initialized Could not allocate file descriptor Some invalid argument was passed No such device Invalid access to file requested Argument too large (filename, buffer) Invalid file descriptor or filename Catch all error or device error Unable to allocate memory for buffer, data structure Device busy...
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devforall executes the specified procedure for each storage device after pushing a substring on the stack that is the portion of the scratch string containing the device name. This operator is in systemdict. Errors: invalidaccess, rangecheck, stackoverflow, stackunderflow, typecheck, undefined devformat formats (erases all data from) the specified device.
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devmount sets the Mounted device parameter for the specified device to returns the value of the Mounted device parameter for the specified device. This operator is in systemdict. The boolean values indicate: device successfully mounted, or was already mounted device not mounted If a device with the specified device name is not installed, an undefinedfilename error occurs.
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, if the device is mounted. This value is the same as the Mounted device parameter from the specified IODevice. , if the device is removable and must be mounted before it is referenced. This value is the same as the Removable device parameter from the specified IODevice.
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diskstatus returns on the stack the following two integers: • Number of pages that are free on the optional disk. The value of the Free device parameter from the %disk1% IODevice. • Total number of pages (1024 bytes) that are on the optional disk. The value of the LogicalSize device parameter from the %disk1% IODevice.
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This operator is equivalent to executing the following PostScript emulation sequence: currentpagedevice /PostRenderingEnhanceDetails get /REValue get Error: stackoverflow 4-32 PostScript menu item. A boolean value Jam Recovery is set to ) (default) Jam Recovery is set to Jam Recovery printer setting. The Print PS Error...
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dostartpage returns a boolean with the same value as the system parameter DoStartPage. The DoStartPage system parameter must be present for the compatibility operator dostartpage to be present. Error: stackoverflow dosysstart returns the current value of the StartupMode system parameter. A boolean value is returned: StartupMode set to 1 or 11 StartupMode other than 1 or 11...
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This operator is equivalent to executing the following PostScript emulation sequence: currentpagedevice /Duplex get Error: stackoverflow enginesync indicates if the printer waits for the last page of a job to print before returning a Ctrl-D to the host computer. Error: stackoverflow 4-34 PostScript...
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file creates a file object with specified filename and access. The open the file for reading only create a file if one does not already exist, or truncate and overwrite it if it does exist. File is opened for writing only. create a file if one does not already exist or append it if it does exist.
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firstside indicates whether the current imaging area is on the front side of the page. front side is currently being imaged back side is currently being imaged Error: stackoverflow fontnonzerowinding sets the winding rule for Type 1 fonts. No query operation is performed since the winding rule is reset to at the beginning of each print job.
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ignoresize See page 4-13. initializedisk initializes the disk with the page count and action as integer arguments. The arguments set the (%disk1%) IO device parameters as follows: • LogicalSize parameter is set to • If a value of 0 is set as •...
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jobsource indicates the current value of the CurInputDevice system parameter. A string is returned on the stack indicating the job source. Valid values are: %LocalTalk% %SerialA% %SerialB% %SerialC% %SerialD% %ParallelA% %ParallelB% %ParallelC% %ParallelD% %IR_A% %IR_B% %IR_C% %IR_D% %USB_A% %USB_B% %USB_C% %USB_D% %EtherTalkB% %EtherTalkC%...
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%LPR_B% %LPR_C% %LPR_D% %UnknownDevice% This operator is equivalent to executing the following PostScript emulation sequence: currentsystemparams /CurInputDevice get Error: stackoverflow jobtimeout queries the current user default setting for the JobTimeout parameter. An integer is returned on the stack: disabled seconds This operator is equivalent to executing the following PostScript emulation sequence: currentuserparams /JobTimeout get...
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manualfeedtimeout is an integer key in statusdict that works with the ManualFeedTimeout page device parameter to determine the manualfeed timeout for a given page. If during a print job, statusdict, that value is used instead of the ManualFeedTimeout page device parameter.
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PrinterName system parameter that is defined by the operator. The value of the string defines the printer name. A maximum of 32 characters are returned on the stack. This operator is equivalent to executing the following PostScript emulation...
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Number of minutes elapsed after last page prints before Power Saver is invoked. Power Saver reduces power consumption when the printer is idle. When enabled, it takes longer to print the first page after the printer has been idle. 4-42 (Antique Olive Roman)
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Note: Some printer models released in the year 2000 or later designated as Energy Star printers cannot have Power Saver disabled. This operator is equivalent to executing the following PostScript emulation sequence: currentpagedevice /PowerSave get Error: stackoverflow ramsize queries the current setting of the RamSize system parameter. An integer is returned on the stack showing total RAM in bytes.
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resolution queries the resolution for the current print job. An integer is returned on the stack: 300 dpi is set to On 600 dpi is set to On 1200 dpi is set to On This operator is equivalent to executing the following PostScript emulation sequence: currentpagedevice /HWResolution get 0 get Error: stackoverflow...
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If only one serial interface port is available on the printer, both the same values. Baud and option values are returned on the stack. returns the value of the...
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sccinteractive provided for parsing compatibility purposes. A value of Errors: invalidaccess, rangecheck, stackoverflow, stackunderflow, typecheck setcoverpage specifies a cover page for a fax job. The default value is values indicate: the current page that is processing is moved to the first page of the current fax job the current page that is processing is unaffected Errors: stackunderflow, typecheck...
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Off Print PS Error Errors: invalidaccess, stackunderflow, typecheck 4-47 PostScript menu item. The changes Jam Recovery is set to On) Jam Recovery is set to Off or Auto Jam Recovery . It also printer setting. The Print PS Error...
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setdoret changes the PQET setting for the next page through the end of the print job. The integer values allowed are: turn PQET Off turn PQET On turn PQET On turn PQET On turn PQET On The value you select for PQET returns to the user default setting when the print job is finished.
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StartupMode set to 1 StartupMode set to 0 (default) • If , the printer executes a Sys/Start file from flash or disk when the PostScript emulation interpreter is initialized. If no flash or disk is installed, no action occurs. • If a Sys/Start file is on both flash and disk, the search order for the devices determines which one is executed.
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Ctrl-D to the host computer. The boolean values indicate: printer waits for the last page of the job to print...
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setfileposition moves the read pointer in an open file to the new specified file position. This is defined as the number of bytes from the start of the file. The next read operation starts at the new file position. This operator is in systemdict. Errors: ioerror, stackunderflow, typecheck, undefinedfilename Note: An undefinedfilename error occurs if the file does not exist.
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setjobtimeout changes the value of the JobTimeout user parameter for the next page through the end of the print job. Valid integers are: disabled seconds The value returns to the JobTimeout system parameter setting at the end of the print job. This operator is equivalent to executing the following PostScript emulation sequence: <</JobTimeout integer >>...
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Any changes made by this operator are not active until the end of the print job. Note: Some printer models released in the year 2000 or later designated as Energy Star printers cannot have Power Saver disabled. This operator is equivalent to executing the following PostScript emulation...
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• The printer waits for the paper path to clear before changing the resolution. • If the resolution is changed for the back side of a duplexed sheet, the printer ejects a blank back page, changes the resolution, and prints the information for the page where the resolution was changed on the front side of the next sheet.
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setsccinteractive supports compatibility with the IBM LaserPrinters 4019, 4029, and 4039. It is parsed, and three integers are removed from the stack and discarded. Errors: invalidaccess, rangecheck, stackunderflow, typecheck setsoftwareiomode supports compatibility with the IBM LaserPrinters 4019, 4029, and 4039. It is parsed, and an integer is removed from the stack and discarded.
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setuserdiskpercent removes an integer from the stack and discards it. Errors: stackunderflow, rangecheck, invalidaccess, typecheck softwareiomode supports compatibility with the IBM LaserPrinters 4019, 4029, and 4039. It is parsed and returns a (zero, Binary Mode Off) on the stack. Software IO mode defines the data stream you are using. Errors: stackoverflow, stackunderflow tumble returns the current value of the Tumble page device parameter.
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userdiskpercent returns a (zero) on the stack. Errors: stackoverflow, invalidaccess waittimeout queries the current value for the WaitTimeout user parameter. An integer is returned on the stack: disabled seconds This operator is equivalent to executing the following PostScript emulation sequence: currentuserparams /WaitTimeout get Error: stackoverflow 4-57...
1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3. The non-collated output is 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3. Determines if the printer uses the printer’s own internal algorithms or Adobe PostScript algorithms to select print media. The following values are supported: True Uses the printer’s algorithms...
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Optra C710, Optra M410, Optra T family, and Optra W810. PictureGrade is an integer that provides compatibility with previous Lexmark laser printer drivers. PictureGrade works in conjunction with Screening. If Screening is set to None or PictureGrade, the values for PictureGrade affect...
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InputAttributes dictionary in the pagedevice dictionary. True MediaType entries in the InputAttributes dictionaries cannot be modified by the user. The values are confined to values known by the printer operating system. False MediaType entries in the InputAttributes dictionaries can be modified by the user.
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4-61 Definition Type is a constant value. To find the value of Type for your printer, see Table C-2 on page C-5. ColorCorrection is a null, string, or name object that controls the appearance of colors. The value is determined by the user default setting in the menu item.
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Table 4-12: Page Device Parameters (Continued) Type ImagingBBox array or null InputAttributes dictionary 4-62 Definition Defines a rectangle that lies within the boundaries of the page specified by PageSize. ImagingBBox may be either a value of null or an array of four numbers. A value of null indicates the bounding box is the largest imageable area possible for a given page size.
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Mode is a key within the InputAttributes dictionary, and its value is a name that determines the mapping of the physical input sources to the input sources listed in InputAttributes. The allowable values are: /Default Printer’s default source assignment /Optra Specifies the following ordering used in InputAttributes: 0 - Tray 1...
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ManualFeed is set to True. If the default paper source is not a manual paper source, ManualFeed is set to False. Indicates the amount of time that the printer waits for you to manually load a sheet of paper.
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Orientation determines the positioning of multiple page images on pages printed using NupDetails. You may choose one of four different orders. The positioning of page images depends on whether they are sent to the printer as portrait or landscape images. The following examples show the result of using each setting...
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The first page is placed at the upper right corner of the printed page and subsequent pages are placed down and then across. Type is a constant value. To find the value of Type for your printer, see Table C-2 on page C-5.
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Table 4-12: Page Device Parameters (Continued) Type OutputAttributes dictionary OutputPage boolean OutputType string PageDeviceName string name or null 4-67 Definition Contains information about the output bin targets. There is a numeric key, which is a dictionary, for each installed output bin. OutputType and OutputLocation are the allowable keys in each output dictionary.
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Disable media selection. Implement the requested PageSize on the previously selected media without making adjustments. The way the image is positioned on the media is printer-dependent and may result in part of the image being clipped. If the SubstituteSize parameter from the DeviceRenderingInfo...
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PQET is On (default is 1). Type is a constant value. To find the value of Type for your printer, see “PostRenderingEnhanceDetails” on page C-8. A value of 1 - 120 or 1 - 240 (model specific) indicates the number of minutes that elapses after the last page prints and before the Power Saver feature is invoked.
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The key is found in the DeviceRenderingInfo dictionary within pagedevice. It can be altered using a setpagedevice operator. Type is a constant value. To find the value of Type for your printer, see Table C-2 on page C-5. Specifies whether to staple the current print job.
If a setuserparams value does not match the type of the specified parameter, a typecheck error occurs. If a parameter is not supported by the printer, it is ignored. An attempt to change the value of a read-only parameter has no effect on the parameter.
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Maximum number of bytes occupied by the pixel array of a single character in the font cache. There is an upper limit dependent on the MaxFontCache system parameter and the amount of printer memory. Legal values: Any non-negative integer. Maximum number of bytes occupied by a single cached form.
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Note: This value is reset to 0 (zero) during PostScript initialization. Since PostScript initialization by the printer cannot be known, we recommend querying the value of PageCount at the beginning of a job and at the end of a job, and then calculating the difference to determine how many pages are submitted to the printer for a specific job.
CurFormCache integer These parameters are Lexmark-specific and are in addition to the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 2016. These parameters are available with the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 3010. These parameters are Lexmark-specific and are in addition to the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 3010.
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DisableFastProcs integer These parameters are Lexmark-specific and are in addition to the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 2016. These parameters are available with the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 3010. These parameters are Lexmark-specific and are in addition to the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 3010.
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GenericResourcePathSep string These parameters are Lexmark-specific and are in addition to the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 2016. These parameters are available with the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 3010. These parameters are Lexmark-specific and are in addition to the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 3010.
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PanelCode string These parameters are Lexmark-specific and are in addition to the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 2016. These parameters are available with the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 3010. These parameters are Lexmark-specific and are in addition to the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 3010.
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SystemParamsPassword string These parameters are Lexmark-specific and are in addition to the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 2016. These parameters are available with the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 3010. These parameters are Lexmark-specific and are in addition to the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 3010.
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WaitTimeout integer These parameters are Lexmark-specific and are in addition to the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 2016. These parameters are available with the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 3010. These parameters are Lexmark-specific and are in addition to the Adobe PostScript Language Supplement 3010.
For some printers, no “A” channel exists. If %Serial% is specified, it refers to the channel where the print job is sent. For additional information on flash memory and disk, see Chapter 6: Flash Memory and Disk. To determine which devices your printer supports, see Table C-5 on page C-13. 4-80 PostScript...
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PCLSmartSwitch boolean 4-81 Definition Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: True An end-of-file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing. False...
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Parity Returns the value of the Data Bits menu item. Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: True An end-of-file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing.
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Table 4-15: PostScript Emulation Device Parameters (Continued) Type FlowControl name HasNames boolean HonorDSR boolean Interpreter name boolean Parity name PCLSmartSwitch boolean 4-83 Definition Designates the serial flow control method between the host computer and the device. Returns a value corresponding to the item.
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Returns the value of the Serial RS-232/RS-422 values are: RS232 RS422 Returns RS232 on a printer that is attached with a cable that does not support RS-422. (Read-only) Supported values are: (Read-only) Always returns the value of /Communications. Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job.
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Table 4-15: PostScript Emulation Device Parameters (Continued) Type Filtering name HasNames boolean Interpreter name LocalTalkType string NodeID integer boolean PCLSmartSwitch boolean PortLocation string PSSmartSwitch boolean Type name 4-85 Definition Indicates if the input needs further filtering before the data can be correctly processed.
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NodeID integer 4-86 Definition Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: True An end-of-file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing. False...
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PS SmartSwitch is Off. For more information, see “Using SmartSwitch” on page 4-1. (Read-only) Always returns the value of /Communications. Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: True An end-of-file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing.
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PS SmartSwitch is set to Off. For more information, see “Using SmartSwitch” on page 4-1. (Read-only) Always returns the value of /Communications. Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: True An end-of-file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing.
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(Read-only) Always returns the value of /Communications. (Read-only) (Read-only) Adaptive Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: True An end-of-file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing.
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Table 4-15: PostScript Emulation Device Parameters (Continued) Type Enabled boolean Filtering name HasNames boolean Interpreter name NodeID integer boolean PCLSmartSwitch boolean PortLocation string PSSmartSwitch boolean TokenTalkType string Type name 4-90 Definition (Read-only) Supported values are: True False Indicates if the input needs further filtering before the data can be correctly processed.
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Definition Returns the value identified when the printer makes connection to the network at power on. Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: True An end-of-file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing.
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Type name 4-92 Definition Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: True An end-of-file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing. False...
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Type name 4-93 Definition Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: True An end-of-file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing. False...
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Option Slot 2 Option Slot 3 (Read-only) Always returns the value of /Communications. Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: True An end-of-file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing.
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Table 4-15: PostScript Emulation Device Parameters (Continued) Type Enabled boolean HasNames boolean Interpreter name boolean PortLocation string Type name Device Parameters for the Parameters Device %IP%, %IP_A%, %IP_B%, %IP_C%, %IP_D% GatewayAddress string IPAddress string IPAddressDynamic boolean NetworkMask string boolean Physical string 4-95 Definition...
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Table 4-15: PostScript Emulation Device Parameters (Continued) Type PortLocation string Type name Device Parameters for the Parameters Device %EthernetPhysical%, %EthernetPhysicalA%, %EthernetPhysicalB%, %EthernetPhysicalC%, %EthernetPhysicalD% EthernetAddress string boolean PortLocation string Type name 4-96 Definition (Read-only) Designates the physical location of the port related to the parameter set.
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Table 4-15: PostScript Emulation Device Parameters (Continued) Type Device Parameters for the Parameters Device %TokenRingPhysical%, %TokenRingPhysicalA%, %TokenRingPhysicalB%, %TokenRingPhysicalC%, %TokenRingPhysicalD% Address string boolean PortLocation string Speed integer Type name Device Parameters for the Parameters Device %Engine% BSizeStandard name 4-97 Definition (Read-only) Designates if the communication channel is On and able to receive and send data.
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Table 4-15: PostScript Emulation Device Parameters (Continued) Type Darkness real 4-98 Definition Print Darkness and Toner Saver Setting Designates the print darkness and toner saver setting (model specific). Legal value: Any non-negative real number from 0.0 to 1.0, inclusive. For queries, the Print Darkness setting is returned as a real value: Print Darkess Toner Saver Setting...
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Table 4-15: PostScript Emulation Device Parameters (Continued) Type PageCount integer TimeToStandby integer Type name Device Parameters for the Parameters Device %Console% Language name Type name Device Parameters for the IODevice Device %disk1% BlockSize integer Free integer HasNames boolean InitializeAction integer LogicalSize integer 4-99...
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Table 4-15: PostScript Emulation Device Parameters (Continued) Type Mounted boolean PhysicalSize integer Removable boolean Searchable boolean SearchOrder integer Type name Writeable boolean Device Parameters for the IODevice %flash1% BlockSize integer Free integer HasNames boolean InitializeAction integer 4-100 Definition True System attempts to mount the disk. False System attempts to dismount the disk.
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Table 4-15: PostScript Emulation Device Parameters (Continued) Type LogicalSize integer Mounted boolean PhysicalSize integer Removable boolean Searchable boolean SearchOrder integer Type name Writeable boolean Device Parameters for the IODevice %rom% BlockSize integer Free integer HasNames boolean InitializeAction integer LogicalSize integer 4-101 Definition This parameter is not used for InitializeAction.
To send information to the computer through the parallel interface, configure the interface as bidirectional. Tagged Binary Not Active Your printer responds and processes a Ctrl-T (x'14') command as a status query when: • The PostScript emulation interpreter is processing a print job.
Status queries cannot be received while the printer is in an error state. Status Messages Your printer responds to a Ctrl-T (x'14') status query on an interface by sending a one-line status message back to the host computer over the same interface. If the status query is received between print jobs and the printer is idle with no error conditions, an idle response is returned to the host computer.
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To determine which status message keys your printer supports, see Table C-7 on page C-25. Table 4-16: Status Message Keys and Value Descriptions Value Description The name of the print job, as stored in the JobName entry in statusdict. This field is omitted if the current print job has no defined JobName.
The rest of the current print job is discarded because of a previous error or other ending, such as a stop or Ctrl-C. The printer ignores further input until it determines the end of the print job. The PostScript emulation program has exited successfully from the server normal save or restore context;...
Consequently, the printer examines all print jobs coming into all its interfaces and switches between PostScript emulation and PCL emulation dynamically. If a software application explicitly tells the printer which language to use by a PJL command, the printer always accepts and uses that explicit command, regardless of how SmartSwitch has been set from the printer operator panel.
Setting SmartSwitch for Different Interfaces You can customize your printer so that particular print jobs are sent to particular interfaces. For example, you may want to send all PostScript emulation jobs to the network interface and all PCL emulation jobs to the parallel interface. You can do so...
Disabled when a SIC or PJL command within a valid printer language is received. The printer examines the received data stream, attempts to determine the type of data stream, and automatically switches to the proper language. The printer examines the active printer language and decides when an End-of-Job point occurs.
Refer to your printer documentation for more information. When first installed in the printer, the flash memory or disk may be unformatted. You must format the device before you download resources. A message displays on the printer operator panel or through MarkVision Professional if the device is unformatted.
The operator panel menus to select • The MarkVision Professional printer utility. You can also download resources to flash memory and disk or format the flash memory or disk using this printer utility. • A PJL command (see “LDOWNLOADTARGET” on page 3-30 and “LDOWNLOADTARGET Command”...
RAM memory. These resources are written to flash memory or disk when Resource Data Collection is disabled (see step 3). Stored resources are also copied to flash memory or disk when a printer lan- guage switch occurs.
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Part Name Part Name as it is stored in the flash memory card header. If flash memory is formatted by the printer, the part name field is shown as FLASH. The part name field for the disk is not printed.
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Part Number Part Number as it is stored in the flash memory card header. If the flash memory is formatted by the printer, the part number field is shown as (none). The part number field for the disk is not printed.
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.Mac5 (PCL macro) Except as noted below, file types listed above are recognized by the flash format used in your printer. In addition, the flash format in your printer also recognizes the following formats: .data (user data) - any file written with PostScript operators .type1 (PostScript font) - replaces the earlier .t1 extension...
The description field for fonts comes from the font header. The description field for macros or symbol sets is blank unless the description field in the file header is set by the PJL LRESOURCE command. See “Printer Unique LRESOURCE Variables” on page 3-51.
0), it cannot be changed back to binary 1 without a complete flash memory format. As PostScript emulation file operators write data to flash memory, the printer microcode software verifies that none of the bits being set to binary 1 is binary 0. If any attempt is made to change a 0 bit back to 1, a PostScript emulation ioerror occurs.
Accessing Files with PostScript Emulation File Naming Conventions For any PostScript emulation operator that requires a filename parameter, the filename can be one of the following: %device%filename Specifically references a file on a particular device. If the filename does not exist on %device%, no other %device% is accessed for a duplicate filename.
Device names are case sensitive. They must appear exactly as shown. Each device (except the disk) has one synonym. For example, the flash memory can be referred to as This system allows for future expansion of multiple flash memory or disk devices. The disk device name provides for multiple physical units and multiple logical units.
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The value of this operator adds the extension .data to all filenames referenced when using PostScript emulation file operators. To prevent the .data extension from being added, issue the following PostScript emulation command: statusdict begin false setfilenameextend To add the .data extension automatically again, issue: statusdict begin true setfilenameextend The following example shows how to remove a file for the font myfont from the disk.
Device Search Order If you are using the PostScript emulation operators run, file, renamefile, status or eexec, you do not need to specify the device. If you omit the device name, devices are searched in the default order: disk and then flash memory. If the following PostScript emulation code is encountered, (myfile) (w) file the file on disk is used (since disk occurs before flash memory in the default search...
You must define the size of the job buffer area before you enable buffering for any link ports. Note: Creating a job buffering partition is only required for the Lexmark C720 and J110 printer models. 6-13...
For minimum acceptable job buffering performance, the hard disk should be able to read and write files at a sustained rate of 600Kb/sec. The Lexmark hard disk option supports this requirement. Some advantages of job buffering include: • The printer accepts print jobs more quickly.
Disabling Job Buffering Note: Creating a job buffering partition is only required for the Lexmark C720 and J110 printer models. When you disable job buffering, it takes effect immediately on the port you disabled.
CHAPTER 7: Printer Specifications This chapter lists printer specifications and information about hardware, environmental conditions, and power requirements. Airflow Requirement Room should meet ASHRAE 62-1989 standards. Noise Emission Levels The following measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296.
T622 (high voltage model) W820 (low voltage model) W820 (high voltage model) Warning: Lexmark recommends that you do not use voltage converters with printers. Electrical Specification 120 V at 50/60 Hz 220 to 240 V at 50/60 Hz 100 to 240 V at 50/60 Hz...
12 W 12 W Saver Rated short term 10.2 A 5.2 A current N/A means non-applicable. Power requirements for network models may differ. J110 T520 100 V - 240 V 120 V 230 V 120 V 33.5 W 435 W...
305 mm (12 in.) Above 305 mm (12 in.)* * If the Lexmark T620 and T622 models have an optional output device attached or are fully configured printers, then the clearance required is 1372 mm (54 in.). Printer Model J110 T520 25 mm (1 in.)
Environmental Conditions Note: When shipping or storing printers, always pack the printer supplies (cartridges and photoconductors, for example) separately. Table 7-9: Temperature Ranges Printer Model C720 J110 T520, T522 T620, T622 W820 Table 7-10: Humidity Ranges Printer Model C720 J110...
74.6 to 101.3 kPa (560 to 760 mmHg) Power On to Ready State Time Period After you turn the printer on, it performs certain internal diagnostics and prepares for printing. The following table lists the approximate time it takes for your printer to perform the internal diagnostics and enter the state, it is prepared to print.
The print wait time may vary as a result of page complexity, page size, paper weight, paper texture, or temperature. Average times are as follows: Table 7-13: Time to Print the First Page Printer Model C720 J110 T520,T522 T620 T622 W820 Speed pairs are single color/four color.
Interfaces CHAPTER 8: Printer Interfaces Interfaces connect your printer to other devices, such as a computer. Your printer has a standard parallel connector (also referred to as a Centronics-type interface) and/or a USB connector. Some printers also offer a parallel interface option. Refer to your printer user documentation for more information.
Setting Up the Communications Port You must establish communication between your printer and computer. To do this, you define your communications port in the application you are using. Instructions for several applications or operating systems are as follows. Setting Up the Communications Port Using Windows 95/98/Me In your Windows 95/98/Me application: On the Menu bar, click Start.
The Settings screen for this specific port displays. For example, if you select the COM1 port, then the Settings for COM1 screen displays. Fill out the fields for the following printer settings to make them match your printer settings: • Baud Rate •...
COM1 port, then the Communications Port [COM1] Properties screen displays. Select the Port Settings tab. Fill out the fields for the following printer settings to make them match your printer settings: • Bits per second •...
Setting Up the Communications Port Using OS/2 From the desktop of your PC, right click on the printer icon for the printer you want to set up. Select Printer Properties. Select Output Port. From the icons displayed, select one from the following: COM1, COM2, COM3, COM4 Once the communications port is highlighted, right click on it.
One or more of the following is built into your printer: standard parallel connector, USB connector, or network connector. To use a port, connect a cable from the printer to the computer, then set the appropriate values from the printer operator panel or through MarkVision Professional.
Parallel Interface Use the Lexmark 3.04 m (10 ft) parallel cable part number 1329605, Lexmark 6.1 m (20 ft) parallel cable part number 1427498, or a cable that is IEEE 1284 compliant, to connect your printer to a personal computer or to a host system with a Centronics- compatible parallel port.
Standard Parallel Connector The standard IEEE 1284-B compliant parallel connector on the printer is a 36-pin D- shell female receptacle, as shown. Optional Parallel Connector The optional IEEE 1284-C compliant parallel connector on the printer is a 36-pin D- shell female receptacle, as shown.
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To prevent line noise, the cables should be shielded and connected to the chassis of both the computer and the printer. The parallel cable length should not exceed 3.04 m (10 ft), unless a Lexmark 6.1 m (20 ft) parallel cable is used.
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The rising edge of a negative pulse on this line causes the printer to initialize. The printer synchronizes this function with the received data. On the falling edge of INIT*, the printer drives the BUSY interface signal active.
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Table 8-1: Parallel Connector Pin Assignments (Continued) Signal SLCTIN* signal is active when low PERIPHERAL LOGIC HIGH N/A means non-applicable. 8-11 Direction Description Set low by host computer to select printer. Driven by the printer. Interfaces...
Variable default paper size settings become the active paper formatting size. • If paper is loaded in a tray with auto size sensing, the printer resets the active default paper formatting size to the size of the paper in the tray.
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– The host system controls 12 lines, which it uses to send data and com- mands to the printer. – The printer controls five lines. The printer uses two lines to notify the com- puter when data is transferred successfully and three lines to report printer status.
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Controls data flow control with BUSY and ACKNLG* signals. Does not carry out data transfer by ignoring the BUSY or ACKNLG* signal. (The system can carry out data transfer to the printer only when the level of the BUSY signal is low and after confirming the ACKNLG* signal is high.) •...
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– The host system controls 12 lines, which it uses to send data and com- mands to the printer. – The printer controls five lines. The printer uses two lines to notify the com- puter when data is transferred successfully and three lines to report printer status.
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Controls data flow control with BUSY and ACKNLG* signals. Does not carry out data transfer by ignoring the BUSY or ACKNLG* signal. (The system can carry out data transfer to the printer only when the level of the BUSY signal is low and after confirming the ACKNLG* signal is high.) •...
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Fastbytes protocol is the printer default. If you have data transmission problems between your personal computer and the printer, change the parallel protocol to Standard. This causes the printer to operate in IEEE-compliant compatibility mode.
The optional parallel interface card has an IEEE 1284-C compliant connector and is an IEEE 1284-I compliant device. Your printer could be considered an IEEE 1284-II compliant device if the “C” to “B” style connector converter were used. The printer exceeds the maximum allowable circuit capacitance for Level II interfaces.
You can get IEEE 1284 documentation by calling 1-800-678-IEEE (order number DS02709). Parallel Mode 1 Parallel Mode 1 is a feature available for many Lexmark printers. The factory default setting is documentation for the factory default for your printer. If the host side of the parallel interface is using open collector drivers to transmit data...
Parallel Mode 2 Parallel Mode 2 is a feature available for many Lexmark printers. The factory default setting is The timing required by the printer is clearly indicated in “Standard Protocol Data Transfer Sequence” on page 8-16. This is the classic Centronics interface timing.
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STROBE Receiver for the Lexmark J110 The following diagram illustrates the STROBE receiver for the Lexmark J110. 33 ohm ±10% Connector STROBE Receiver for the Lexmark T520, T522, T620, T622, and W820 The following diagram illustrates the STROBE receiver for the Lexmark T520, T522, T620, T622, and W820.
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AUTOFD* Receiver for the Lexmark C720 The following diagram illustrates the AUTOFD* receiver for the Lexmark C720. Connector AUTOFD* Receiver for the Lexmark J110 The following diagram illustrates the AUTOFD* receiver for the Lexmark J110. Connector 8-22 +5V, 5% 1.1K ohm ±10% 39 ohm ±5%...
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AUTOFD* Receiver for the Lexmark T520, T522, T620, T622, and W820 The following diagram illustrates the AUTOFD* receiver for the Lexmark T520, T522, T620, T622, and W820. Connector DATA 1-8 Signal Driver/Receivers for the Lexmark C720 The following diagram illustrates each of the DATA 1-8 signal driver/receivers for the Lexmark C720.
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The following diagram illustrates each of the DATA 1-8 signal driver/receivers for the Lexmark J110. Connector DATA 1-8 Signal Driver/Receivers for the Lexmark T520, T522, T620, T622, and W820 The following diagram illustrates each of the DATA 1-8 signal driver/receivers for the Lexmark T520, T522, T620, T622, and W820.
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ACKNLG*, ERROR*, SLCT, PE Drivers for the Lexmark C720 The following diagram illustrates the ACKNLG*, ERROR*, SLCT, PE drivers for the Lexmark C720. ACKNLG*, ERROR*, SLCT, PE Drivers for the Lexmark J110 The following diagram illustrates the ACKNLG*, ERROR*, SLCT, PE drivers for the Lexmark J110.
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ACKNLG*, ERROR*, SLCT, PE Drivers for the Lexmark T520, T522, T620, T622, and W820 The following diagram illustrates the ACKNLG*, ERROR*, SLCT, PE drivers for the Lexmark T520, T522, T620, T622, and W820. BUSY Driver and INIT* Receiver for the Lexmark C720 The following diagram illustrates the BUSY driver and the INIT* receiver for the Lexmark C720.
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BUSY Driver and INIT* Receiver for the Lexmark J110 The following diagram illustrates the BUSY driver and the INIT* receiver for the Lexmark J110. INIT* (input) 50K ohm ±5% BUSY (output) 220 pF ±20% 8-27 1.1K ohm ±10% FCT 2827, 39 ohm ±5%...
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BUSY Driver and INIT* Receiver for the Lexmark T520, T522, T620, T622, and W820 The following diagram illustrates the BUSY driver and the INIT* receiver for the Lexmark T520, T522, T620, T622, and W820. INIT* (input) 50K ohm ±5% BUSY (output) 150 pF ±20%...
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SLCTIN* Receiver for the Lexmark C720 The following diagram illustrates the SLCTIN* receiver for the Lexmark C720. Connector SLCTIN* Receiver for the Lexmark J110 The following diagram illustrates the SLCTIN* receiver for the Lexmark J110. Connector 8-29 +5V, 5% 1.1K ohm ±10%...
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SLCTIN* Receiver for the Lexmark T520, T522, T620, T622, and W820 The following diagram illustrates the SLCTIN* receiver for the Lexmark T520, T522, T620, T622, and W820. Connector 8-30 +5V, 5% 1.1K ohm ±10% FCT 2827 39 ohm ±10% 1650 pF ±20%...
Use RS-232C serial interface if the printer is more than 3.04 m (10 ft) from the computer but less than 15.24 m (50 ft) away. (You can also use a 6.1 m (20 ft) Lexmark cable to connect a printer and a computer located up to 20 feet apart.) Use RS-422 if your computer is more than 15.24 m (50 ft) away from the printer.
Receive Data. The pin receives data from your computer or terminal. Request to Send. The printer sets this signal high and the signal remains high while the printer is on. Clear to Send. This pin is optionally used for serial data flow control protocol when in serial mode.
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IBM designed 9-pin serial port, use a 9-pin to 25-pin cable, such as IBM Part Number 6450242 (254 mm or 10 in.). Null modem cables, such as Lexmark part number 1038693 [15.24 m (50 ft)], will connect the converter cable to the printer. The illustration below represents the 25-pin connectors for the RS-232C cable (1038693).
10-bit, 11-bit, and 12-bit data frames and set the serial data transfer parameter so that each data frame contains 7 or 8 data bits. However, your printer is an 8-bit printer; characters, controls, and all points addressable (APA) graphics need 8 bits of data.
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Start and Stop Bits The printer receives data with 1 start bit and either 1 or 2 stop bits. The printer always sends 1 start and 2 stop bits. Parity There are four possible parity settings: Odd, Even, None, and Ignore.
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XON/XOFF/DTR • XON/XOFF/DTR/DSR Your printer supports two modes in which both hardware and software data flow control protocols are performed. In XON/XOFF/DTR mode, the printer uses both XON/XOFF and DTR pacing. When XON/XOFF/DTR/DSR mode is active, the printer uses both XON/XOFF and DTR/DSR pacing.
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Table 8-6 shows the state of each serial interface signal in the three data flow control protocols when the Honor DSR setting is Off. Table 8-6: Serial Link (All Protocols) with Honor DSR Off Printer Signal DTR (Output) DSR (Input) CTS (Input) These values are compatible with Hewlett-Packard Company’s LaserJet printers.
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Only DTR/DSR is used for flow control from the printer to the host computer. DTR drops to tell the computer that the receive buffer is nearly full or that the printer is busy and that data transmission should stop. About 640 free bytes remain in the buffer at this time.
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Honor DSR.) After you power on the printer and DTR is active, the printer sends an XON signal to the computer (DC1 control or X'11'). However, the computer does not need to detect this initial XON before sending data to the printer, because the printer can be powered on before the computer or terminal.
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Serial Errors The printer places an underscore character in the link buffer when it detects an error. Some printers also display serial errors on the printer operator panel or through MarkVision Professional as attendance messages, such as a 54 Serial Option x Error do not generate such an error message are: •...
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The following is an example of how to configure OS/2 for the printer. OS/2 2.0 (or later): OS/2 2.0 defaults match the defaults on your printer. No changes are necessary if you are using the printer defaults. However, it may be necessary to make sure the OS/2 serial port settings match the settings that display on the printer operator panel or through MarkVision Professional.
How to Connect the RS-422 Serial Interface You need to purchase a custom cable for RS-422 support. You may also need to purchase an adapter card and software to run RS-422 on your computer. Contact the place where you bought your printer. 8-42 Interfaces...
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The RS-422 serial cable appears as follows: Pin assignments for this 25-pin connector are shown in Table 8-7. You can set the polarity of these signals from the printer operator panel or through MarkVision Professional. Table 8-7: Dedicated Serial Connector Pin Assignments (RS-422)
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Your printer sends or receives 7 or 8 data bits in each transmission frame, depending on which one is selected. Start and Stop Bits Your printer receives data with 1 start bit and either 1 or 2 stop bits. The printer always sends 1 start and 2 stop bits.
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MarkVision Professional. Refer to your printer user documentation for more information. If repeated serial errors occur, power the printer off and back on to restore proper serial operation. Data Flow Control Protocol One data flow control protocol is available: XON/XOFF with programmable polarity.
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MarkVision Professional. Refer to your printer user documentation for more information. If repeated serial errors occur, power the printer off and then back on to restore proper serial operation. The Serial errors that do not generate such an error message are: •...
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Purchased an RS-422 cable meeting the requirements according to the RS- 422 documentation that you received with the RS-422 adapter card. The following are examples of how to configure DOS and OS/2 for the printer using serial XON\XOFF protocol: DOS:...
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OS/2 2.0 (or later): OS/2 2.0 defaults match the defaults on your printer. No changes are necessary if you are using the printer defaults. However, it may be necessary to make sure the OS/2 serial port settings match the settings that display on your printer operator panel or through MarkVision Professional.
100BaseTX networks using Category 5 UTP cabling. For information on installing a print server in your printer, refer to your printer user documentation. You may also connect your printer to a LAN by using an external print server. Use one of the following: •...
Input Buffer Your printer has an input (link) buffer for each interface. The maximum size of the input buffer depends upon the amount of RAM memory installed. The input buffers serve the same purpose as a print spooler and can be allocated automatically by the printer.
Table A-1 lists PCL emulation commands and identifies printers that support them. For detailed information about PCL emulation commands and how to select them, see “PCL Emulation” on page 2-1. Table A-2 on page A-7 identifies printer support for the GL/2 commands. Table A-1: PCL Emulation Commands Supported Page numbers reference command descriptions.
Paper Source & Skip Perforation & Select Orientation & #M(b) Paper Type & Set Page Length & Simplex/Duplex Print & Job Separation PCL Support Printer Model Page 2-34 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-32 2-36 2-36 2-32 2-29 2-35 2-30 2-27...
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Primary Font Style (s#T Primary Font Typeface Selection (s#V Primary Font Height (Point Size) (s#W[data] Load Character Secondary Font Symbol Set Select Secondary Download Font (by Font ID) PCL Support Printer Model Page 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-31 2-43 2-43 2-43 2-34...
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GL/2 Horizontal Plot Size (in Inches) *c#L GL/2 Vertical Plot Size (in Inches) *c#P Fill Rectangular Area *c#Q Pattern Control *c#R Symbol Set ID Code *c#S Symbol Set Control PCL Support Printer Model Page 2-34 2-34 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-33 2-36 2-41 2-40...
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Simple Color End Raster Graphics (Version B) End Raster Graphics (Version C) *s#I Inquire Status Readback Entity *s1M Free Space *s#T Set Status Readback Location Type PCL Support Printer Model Page 2-46 2-38 2-38 2-46 2-46 2-37 2-37 2-43 2-43...
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Enter GL/2 Language Note: The values of -1, 2, and 3 are not supported by any of the printers included in this document. %–12345X Universal Exit Language (UEL) / Start of PJL PCL Support Printer Model Page 2-45 2-45 2-41 2-44...
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Relative Direction Define Label Terminator Define Variable Text Path Edge Rectangle Absolute Edge Polygon Edge Rectangle Relative Extra Space Edge Wedge Primary Font Secondary Font PCL Support Printer Model Page 2-48 2-50 2-49 2-48 2-48 2-48 2-48 2-49 2-48 2-47...
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Line Type Logical Operation Number of Pens Plot Absolute Pen Color Pen Down Polyline Encoded Polygon Mode Pixel Placement Plot Relative Pen Up Pen Width PCL Support Printer Model Page 2-48 2-48 2-50 2-50 2-50 2-47 2-47 2-48 2-48 2-50 2-49...
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Relative Character Size Select Standard Font Screened Vectors Screened Vectors - 9, level Transparent Data Threshold Matrix Transparency Mode User Defined Line Wedge Fill Pen Width Units PCL Support Printer Model Page 2-49 2-50 2-48 2-49 2-48 2-49 2-49 2-48 2-49...
For detailed information about PJL commands, see “Printer Job Language” on page 3-1. All commands may not have a full description. Note: The word common applies to those variables common to both your Lexmark printer and the Hewlett-Packard Company’s LaserJet printers. Table B-1: Common Variables for Both Printer Languages...
Table B-1: Common Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Supported Not Supported Page numbers reference variable descriptions and are listed for supported variables only. Default values are listed for exceptions only. Variable Name Page HOLDKEY 3-13 HOLDTYPE 3-14 IMAGEADAPT 3-14...
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Table B-1: Common Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Supported Not Supported Page numbers reference variable descriptions and are listed for supported variables only. Default values are listed for exceptions only. Variable Name Page PAGEPROTECT 3-16 PAPER 3-16 PARALLEL 3-17...
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Table B-2: Printer Unique PJL Variables for Both Printer Languages Supported Not Supported Page numbers reference variable descriptions and are listed for supported variables only. Default values are listed for exceptions only. Variable Name Page LACTIVEBINRESET 3-19 LADVANCEDSTATUS 3-19 LALARMCONTROL...
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Table B-2: Printer Unique PJL Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Supported Not Supported Page numbers reference variable descriptions and are listed for supported variables only. Default values are listed for exceptions only. Variable Name Page LCOLORMODEL 3-22 LCUSTOMPAPERUNITS 3-22...
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Table B-2: Printer Unique PJL Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Supported Not Supported Page numbers reference variable descriptions and are listed for supported variables only. Default values are listed for exceptions only. Variable Name Page LCUSTOMTYPE3WEIGHT 3-26 LCUSTOMTYPE4LENGTH 3-26...
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Table B-2: Printer Unique PJL Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Supported Not Supported Page numbers reference variable descriptions and are listed for supported variables only. Default values are listed for exceptions only. Variable Name Page LENVELOPELENGTH 3-30 LENVELOPEOUTBIN 3-30...
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Table B-2: Printer Unique PJL Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Supported Not Supported Page numbers reference variable descriptions and are listed for supported variables only. Default values are listed for exceptions only. Variable Name Page LLABELSOUTBIN 3-33 LLABELSTEXTURE 3-33...
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Table B-2: Printer Unique PJL Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Supported Not Supported Page numbers reference variable descriptions and are listed for supported variables only. Default values are listed for exceptions only. Variable Name Page LOPTIONALOUTBIN5NAME 3-36 LOPTIONALOUTBIN6NAME 3-36...
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Table B-2: Printer Unique PJL Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Supported Not Supported Page numbers reference variable descriptions and are listed for supported variables only. Default values are listed for exceptions only. Variable Name Page LPREPRINTEDWEIGHT 3-41 LPRINTBUFFER 3-41...
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Table B-2: Printer Unique PJL Variables for Both Printer Languages (Continued) Supported Not Supported Page numbers reference variable descriptions and are listed for supported variables only. Default values are listed for exceptions only. Variable Name Page LTRANSPARENCYWEIGHT 3-44 LTRAY1AUTOSIZE 3-44...
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Not Supported Page numbers reference variable descriptions. Variable Name Page PITCH 3-47 PTSIZE 3-47 SYMSET 3-47 Table B-4: Printer Unique Variables for PCL Emulation Supported Not Supported Page numbers reference variable descriptions. Variable Name Page LA4WIDTH 3-48 LASSIGNFEEDER 3-48 LASSIGNMANUALENVELOPE...
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Page numbers reference variable descriptions and are listed for supported variables only. Variable Name Page JAMRECOVERY 3-50 PRTPSERRS 3-50 ADOBEMBT Table B-6: Printer Unique Variables for PostScript Emulation Supported Not Supported Page numbers reference variable descriptions. Variable Name Page LPICTUREGRADE 3-51 LPSFONTPRIORITY...
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Intervention Required - 3-64 Standard Serial Disabled Intervention Required - 3-64 Serial Option Disabled Intervention Required - 3-64 Std Parallel Port Disabled B-15 Printer Model Status Code Return String 30012 56 USB Port x Disabled 30014 50 PPDS Font Error...
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Defective Flash Intervention Required - 3-64 Unformatted Flash Intervention Required - 3-65 Defective Disk Intervention Required - 3-65 Unformatted Disk B-16 Printer Model Status Code Return String 30018 56 Parallel Port Disabled 30018 56 Parallel Port x Disabled 30018 56 Standard USB...
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Intervention Required - 3-65 Disk Operation Failed Faxes on Disk Intervention Required - 3-65 Flash Full Intervention Required - 3-66 Disk Full B-17 Printer Model Status Code Return String 30075 80 Scheduled Maintenance 30076 35 Res Save Off Deficient Memory 30076...
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(XXXX represents a subset of letters CMYK, where CMYK denotes Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black cartridges, respectively.) Cartridge Life Warning XXXX PJL Support Printer Model ...
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Not Supported Page numbers reference message descriptions. Status Message Page Code Intervention Required - 3-67 40021 Printer Upper Door Open Intervention Required - 3-67 40021 Printer Cover Open Intervention Required - 3-67 40021 Close Toner Box Cover Intervention Required -...
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Install Bin x or Cancel Job Check Finisher Installation Check Mailbox Installation 58 Too Many Trays Attached 58 Too Many Bins Attached 58 Too Many Disks Installed PJL Support Printer Model ...
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88 Cartridge Low <CMYK> Replace PC Kit Replace PC Kit To Continue Replace Toner Cartridge Replace Toner To Continue 89 Cartridge Empty <CMYK> Load Staples Priming Failed. Retry? OPMSG message PJL Support Printer Model ...
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59 Incompatible Bin x 59 Incompatible Duplex 59 Incompatible Tray x 59 Incompatible Envelope Feeder Check Duplex Connection Install Duplex or Cancel Job Close Duplex Door Insert Duplex Option Load Staples PJL Support Printer Model ...
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For more information, see Table 3-16: “Tray Codes” on page 3-72. yy represents a media size code. For more information, see Table 3-17: “Media Size Codes” on page 3-72. * Refer to your printer user documentation for return string messages. B-23...
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Paper Jam w indicates this message includes a letter indicating a door or cover. The door or cover needs to be opened. x represents the number of jammed pages in the printer. y represents the tray number. z represents the bin number.
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Paper Jam w indicates this message includes a letter indicating a door or cover. The door or cover needs to be opened. x represents the number of jammed pages in the printer. y represents the tray number. z represents the bin number.
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Paper Jam w indicates this message includes a letter indicating a door or cover. The door or cover needs to be opened. x represents the number of jammed pages in the printer. y represents the tray number. z represents the bin number.
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Paper Jam w indicates this message includes a letter indicating a door or cover. The door or cover needs to be opened. x represents the number of jammed pages in the printer. y represents the tray number. z represents the bin number.
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Paper Jam w indicates this message includes a letter indicating a door or cover. The door or cover needs to be opened. x represents the number of jammed pages in the printer. y represents the tray number. z represents the bin number.
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4-78 SystemParamsPassword 4-78 UseOldcopypage 4-79 false UseOldfonts 4-79 false ValidNV 4-79 true WaitTimeout 4-73 Initialized from the Wait Timeout menu C-12 Printer Model false false false false false false true true true Initialized from the Wait Timeout menu PS Support...
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Table C-5: Devices Supported Supported Not Supported n Network version of the printer model x refers to either the T620 or T622 printer Device Page %ParallelA% 4-74 %ParallelB% %ParallelC% %ParallelD% %SerialA% %SerialB% %SerialC% %SerialD% %LocalTalkA% %LocalTalkB% %LocalTalkC% %LocalTalkD% %EtherTalkA% %EtherTalkB%...
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Table C-5: Devices Supported (Continued) Supported Not Supported n Network version of the printer model x refers to either the T620 or T622 printer Device Page %IR_A% 4-74 %IR_B% %IR_C% %IR_D% %USB_A% %USB_B% %USB_C% %USB_D% %TokenTalkA% %TokenTalkB% %TokenTalkC% %TokenTalkD% %AppSocketA%...
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Table C-5: Devices Supported (Continued) Supported Not Supported n Network version of the printer model x refers to either the T620 or T622 printer Device Page %LPR_A% 4-74 %LPR_B% %LPR_C% %LPR_D% %LexLinkA% %LexLinkB% %LexLinkC% %LexLinkD% %IP_A% %IP_B% %IP_C% %IP_D% %EthernetPhysicalA%...
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PortLocation PSSmartSwitch Type Device Parameters for the Communication Device %Serial%, %SerialA%, %SerialB%, %SerialC%, %SerialD% Baud CheckParity DataBits DelayedOutputClose Enabled Filtering FlowControl HasNames HonorDSR C-16 Printer Model Page 4-81 4-81 4-81 4-81 4-81 4-81 4-81 4-81 4-81 4-82 4-82 4-82 4-82...
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SerialMode StopBits Type Device Parameters for the Communication Device %LocalTalk% DelayedOutputClose Enabled Filtering HasNames Interpreter LocalTalkType NodeID PCLSmartSwitch PortLocation PSSmartSwitch Type C-17 Printer Model Page 4-83 4-83 4-83 4-83 4-84 4-84 4-84 4-84 4-84 4-84 4-84 4-84 4-85 4-85 4-85...
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PortLocation PSSmartSwitch Type Device Parameters for the Communication Device %IR%, %IR_A%, %IR_B%, %IR_C%, %IR_D% DelayedOutputClose Enabled Filtering HasNames Interpreter PCLSmartSwitch PortLocation PSSmartSwitch Type C-18 Printer Model Page 4-86 4-86 4-86 4-86 4-86 4-86 4-86 4-86 4-86 4-87 4-87 4-87 4-87...
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PCLSmartSwitch PortLocation PSSmartSwitch Type Device Parameters for the Communication Device %TokenTalk%, %TokenTalkA%, %TokenTalkB%, %TokenTalkC%, %TokenTalkD% Address Bridging DelayedOutputClose Enabled Filtering HasNames Interpreter NodeID C-19 Printer Model Page 4-88 4-88 4-89 4-89 4-89 4-89 4-89 4-89 4-89 4-89 4-89 4-89 4-89...
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DelayedOutputClose Enabled Filtering HasNames Interpreter PortLocation Type Device Parameters for the Communication Device %RemotePrinter%, %RemotePrinterA%, %RemotePrinterB%, %RemotePrinterC%, %RemotePrinterD% DelayedOutputClose Enabled Filtering HasNames Interpreter C-20 Printer Model Page 4-90 4-90 4-90 4-90 4-90 4-91 4-91 4-91 4-91 4-91 4-91 4-91 4-91...
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Device Parameters for the Communication Device %LPR%, %LPR_A%, %LPR_B%, %LPR_C%, %LPR_D% Enabled Filtering HasNames Interpreter PortLocation Type Device Parameters for the Communication Device %LexLink%, %LexLinkA%, %LexLinkB%, %LexLinkC%, %LexLinkD% DelayedOutputClose Enabled HasNames C-21 Printer Model Page 4-92 4-92 4-93 4-93 4-93 4-93 4-93 4-93 4-93 4-93 4-94 4-94...
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Device Parameters for the Communication Device %EthernetPhysical%, %EthernetPhysicalA%, %EthernetPhysicalB%, %EthernetPhysicalC%, %EthernetPhysicalD% EthernetAddress PortLocation Type Device Parameters for the Communication Device %TokenRingPhysical%, %TokenRingPhysicalA%, %TokenRingPhysicalB%, %TokenRingPhysicalC%, %TokenRingPhysicalD% Address PortLocation C-22 Printer Model Page 4-95 4-95 4-95 4-95 4-95 4-95 4-95 4-95 4-95...
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Language Type Device Parameters for the Parameters Device %disk1% BlockSize Free HasNames InitializeAction LogicalSize Mounted PhysicalSize Removable Searchable SearchOrder Type Writeable C-23 Printer Model Page 4-97 4-97 4-97 4-98 4-99 4-99 4-99 4-99 4-99 4-99 4-99 4-99 4-99 4-99 4-100...
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Type Writeable Device Parameters for the Parameters Device %rom% BlockSize Free HasNames InitializeAction LogicalSize Mounted PhysicalSize Removable Searchable SearchOrder Type Writeable C-24 Printer Model Page 4-100 4-100 4-100 4-100 4-101 4-101 4-101 4-101 4-101 4-101 4-101 4-101 4-101 4-101 4-101...
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Table C-7: PostScript Commands: Message Keys Supported Not Supported Page numbers reference status message key and value descriptions. status source C-25 Printer Model Page 4-104 4-104 4-104 PS Support...
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2-2 PostScript emulation 4-1 operator panel 4-1 language switching (continued) PostScript emulation (continued) software application 4-2 Printer Job Language (PJL) 3-3 setting for different interfaces 5-2 SmartSwitch 5-1 link buffer 8-50 logical page PCL emulation 2-2 PostScript emulation 4-3...
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PCL emulation 2-2 PostScript emulation 4-3 paper handling 3-71 paper sizes status message codes 3-72 paper sizes supported Lexmark C720 2-4 Lexmark J110 2-5 Lexmark T family 2-6 Lexmark W820 2-7 paper trays PCL emulation paper size 2-27 paper source 2-27...
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2-28 long-edge offset registration 2-25 number of collated copies 2-25 number of copies 2-25 output bin 2-29 printer reset 2-25 short-edge offset registration 2-25 simplex/duplex print 2-25 unit of measure 2-26 Universal Exit Language 2-26 macros...
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2-35 symbol set control 2-35 symbol set ID code 2-35 control codes 2-22 font and symbol set support Lexmark C720 2-10 Lexmark J110 2-20 Lexmark T520 2-10 Lexmark T522 2-10 Lexmark T620 2-10 Lexmark T622 2-10 Lexmark W820 2-10...
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PostScript emulation (continued) paper tray commands (continued) setpapertray 4-18 paper tray support 4-15 password protecting Type 1 fonts on flash memory or disk 3-92 printable areas 4-3 saving fonts on flash memory or disk 6-3 selecting language 4-1 SmartSwitch 4-1 status and error messages 4-102 supplemental operators 4-23 appletalktype 4-23...
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Check Tray <source #> Connection 3-68 Close Cover 3-67 Close Cover <c> 3-68 Close Cover A 3-67 Close Deflector G 3-67 Printer Job Language (PJL) (continued) attendance messages (continued) Close Door 3-67 Close Door <d> 3-68 Close Duplex Door 3-70...
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Printer Job Language (PJL) (continued) attendance messages (continued) paper jams (continued) 220 Paper Jam 3-75 221 Paper Jam 3-75 222 Paper Jam 3-75 230 Paper Jam 3-75 231 Paper Jam 3-75 232 Paper Jam 3-75 241 Paper Jam 3-75 242 Paper Jam 3-75...
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Printer Job Language (PJL) (continued) auto-continuable messages (continued) 56 Standard Serial Disabled 3-64 56 Standard USB Port Disabled 3-64 56 Std Parallel Port Disabled 3-64 56 USB Port x Disabled 3-63 57 Configuration Change 3-63 58 Too Many Flash Options 3-66...
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Printer Job Language (PJL) (continued) information messages (continued) Ready with 88 Ink Low 3-61 Replace Fuser 3-61 3-62 Replace PC Kit 3-61 3-62 Replace Toner 3-61 3-62 Replace Transfer 3-62 Res Reduced 3-62 Resetting the Printer 3-61 Tray <source #> Empty 3-62 Tray <source #>...
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PJL common for all printer languages 3-12 common for PCL emulation 3-47 common for PostScript emulation 3-50 environment 3-7 printer unique for all printer languages 3-19 printer unique for PCL emulation 3-48 weight, printer 7-4 whole page setting 2-9 X-16...
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