LEXMARK OPTRA S User Manual

Optra S

User’s Guide

February 1998

www.lexmark.com

First Edition (February 1998)

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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................. xi

Trademarks .............................xiii

Getting Started

SettingUpYourPrinter ....................1

IdentifyingYourPrinter,Features,andOptions ................1

OptraS1255andOptraS1625 .........................2

OptraS1855.........................................3

OptraS2455.........................................4

UnpackingthePrinter ......................................5

DeterminingWhattoInstallNext ............................7

InstallingtheDual500-SheetDrawer .........................7

AttachingtheDecals.......................................11

RemovingthePrintCartridgePackaging .....................12

Removingthe250-SheetInputTray..........................16

Adding Names to the Paper Tray Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Loadingthe250-SheetInputTray ...........................20

InstallingtheOperatorPanelOverlay........................25

AttachingaParallelCable ..................................26

PluggingthePrinterIn.....................................28

TurningthePrinterPowerOn ..............................28

PrintingaTestPage .......................................29

InstallingPrinterDriversandUtilities .......................30

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UsingthePrinterUtilities .................31

Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installing Printer Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

PrinterDrivers......................................34

BidirectionalCommunication ...............................35

MarkVision ..............................................36

MarkVisionWindows ...............................37

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MarkVision Support in Various Environments . . . . . . . . . . 37

MarkVisionOnlineHelp .............................46

Toolkit...................................................46

NetworkPrinterUtility ....................................47

Getting Updated Drivers and Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

OnlineServices .....................................47

AutomatedFAXSystem .............................48

Using Your Printer

Using the Operator Panel and Menus . . . . . . . 51

PowerIndicatorLight .....................................52

OperatorPanelButtons ....................................53

PrinterMessages ..........................................54

UsingtheOperatorPaneltoChangePrinterSettings...........55

ExampleofPrintingtheMenuSettings.......................57

OperatorPanelMenus .....................................58

OverviewofPrinterMenus.................................60

PaperMenu ..............................................61

FinishingMenu ...........................................71

TestsMenu...............................................78

JobMenu ................................................82

QualityMenu.............................................85

SetupMenu ..............................................87

PCLEmulMenu ..........................................95

PostScriptMenu .........................................100

ParallelMenu............................................101

SerialMenu .............................................105

NetworkMenu ..........................................110

InfraredMenu ...........................................113

LocalTalkMenu..........................................116

FaxMenu ...............................................119

DisablingtheOperatorPanelMenus........................121

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UsingPrintMaterials ....................123

PrintMaterials...........................................124

PrintMaterialCharacteristics ........................126

PaperGuidelines...................................128

EnvelopeGuidelines................................130

LabelGuidelines ...................................131

CardStockGuidelines ..............................138

TransparencyGuidelines............................139

PaperSources............................................140

StandardTrays ....................................140

MultipurposeFeeder ...............................141

OptionalDrawers ..................................141

OptionalEnvelopeFeeder...........................142

PaperSourceSpecifications..........................143

PaperSizeSpecifications ............................144

EnvelopeSizeSpecifications .........................145

TrayLinking ............................................145

PaperLoading ...........................................146

LoadingaPaperTray.....................................146

Duplexing(Two-SidedPrinting) ...........................152

PaperExits(OutputBins) .................................153

TipsforAvoidingPaperJams..............................155

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Multipurpose Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

MultipurposeFeederGuidelines ...........................158

OpeningtheMultipurposeFeeder..........................159

LoadingtheMultipurposeFeeder ..........................161

UsingtheMultipurposeFeeder ............................169

ClosingtheMultipurposeFeeder...........................170

Receive-onlyFax ........................171

HardwareNeeded .......................................171

Receive-onlyFaxSetup ...................................172

DisablingReceive-onlyFax ................................173

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Caring for Your Printer

Understanding Printer Messages . . . . . . . . . . 177

StatusMessages..........................................177

Line1Messages....................................178

Line2Messages....................................182

AttendanceMessages.....................................184

SolvingPrinterProblems .................199

DisplayProblems ........................................200

PrintingProblems ........................................200

PrintQualityProblems....................................201

OptionProblems .........................................204

NetworkPrintingProblems ...............................207

OtherProblemsandQuestions.............................208

ClearingJams ...........................209

PossiblePaperJamAreas..................................209

AccessingPaperJamAreas ................................211

200and201PaperJam-RemoveCartridge ............212

202PaperJam-OpenRearDoor .....................214

230PaperJam-CheckDuplex .......................218

24xPaperJam-CheckTrayx ........................224

250PaperJam-CheckMPFeeder ....................234

260PaperJam-CheckEnvFeeder....................234

27xPaperJam-CheckBinx .........................238

MaintainingYourPrinter.................247

OrderingaPrintCartridge ................................248

OrderingaLabelFuserCleaner ............................248

StoringthePrintCartridge ................................249

ReplacingthePrintCartridge ..............................249

OrderingaChargeRollKit ................................250

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Installing Options

Adding Options to the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

OptionalDrawers .......................255

InstallinganOptionalDrawer .............................256

EnvelopeFeederOption..................261

InstallingtheEnvelopeFeeder .............................262

EnvelopeFeederGuidelines ...............................265

LoadingtheEnvelopeFeeder ..............................265

UsingtheEnvelopeFeeder ................................270

RemovingtheEnvelopeFeeder ............................271

DuplexOption ..........................273

InstallingtheDuplexOption...............................273

ChangingDuplexSettings.................................278

Duplex ...........................................278

DuplexBind.......................................278

SelectingPaper ..........................................280

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OutputExpanders .......................281

InstallinganOptionalOutputExpander.....................282

RemovinganOutputExpanderTray .......................289

ChangingOutputBinSettings .............................291

OutputBinLinking.......................................291

MemoryandOptionCards ...............293

AccessingthePrinterSystemBoard.........................293

ClosingthePrinterSystemBoard...........................297

PrinterMemoryOption ...................................299

Installing a Printer Memory Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300

RemovingaMemoryOption ........................303

FlashMemoryOption ....................................304

Installing a Flash Memory Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304

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RemovingaFlashMemoryOption ...................307

OptionCards ............................................308

InternalNetworkAdapter(INA)OptionCard .........309

Tri-PortInterfaceOptionCard .......................310

Parallel1284-CAdapterOptionCard .................311

HardDiskwithAdapterOptionCard.................312

Installing an Option Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

RemovinganOptionCard ..........................319

Infrared Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321

Connecting the Cable and Using the Infrared Adapter . . 321

Verifying the Installation of Options . . . . . . 325

Appendixes

Understanding Fonts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329

TypefacesandFonts ......................................329

WeightandStyle...................................330

PitchandPointSize ................................331

SymbolSets .......................................332

BitmappedandScalableFonts .......................333

ResidentFonts ...........................................334

PrintingaFontSampleList ................................339

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EnhancingPrintQuality..................341

Definitions ..............................................341

PrintQualityOverview ...................................343

PrintQualitySettings .....................................344

PrintResolution....................................345

1200ImageQuality.................................345

PrintDarkness.....................................345

TonerSaver .......................................346

PQET.............................................346

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PictureGrade ......................................347

Summary .........................................347

PrinterSpecifications ....................349

Dimensions .............................................349

DutyCycle ..............................................349

Supplies ................................................349

Reference

Notices .................................353

Safety ..................................365

Warranty ...............................379

Glossary ................................383

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395

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Introduction

This User’s Guide contains information about the Optra S laser

printer family (Optra S 2455, Optra S 1855, Optra S 1625 and Optra

S 1255). This information includes printer menus and settings,

printer messages, paper handling features, and print material

specifications. Keep this book in a handy place and use it as a

reference when you have a question about printer function or if

you encounter a printing problem.

Note: Theillustrations represent the Optra S 2455 unless indicated

otherwise.

The User’s Guide is divided into the following sections:

Getting Started

This section begins with illustrations of each printer model with its

available options highlighted. Detailed steps are provided to set up

your specific printer.

Using Your Printer

This section helps you understand printer functions and explains

the operation of your printer.

Caring for Your Printer

This section explains how to solve printer problems, clear paper

jams, and replace supplies.

Introduction

Installing Options

This section provides step-by-step instructions to install options

available for your printer.

Appendixes

This section provides information on fonts, print quality, printer

specifications, features, and options.

Reference

This section contains notices, safety information, the warranty, the

glossary, and the index.

If you need more technical information about printer languages

and commands, interface specification, or managing printer

memory, a Technical Reference is available from Lexmark. Simply

complete the order form included with the printer registration

card to request a Technical Reference.TheTechnical Reference is only

available in English.

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Introduction

Trademarks

Lexmark, FontVision, MarkNet, MarkVision, Optra and Prebate,

are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the

United States and/or other countries.

PictureGrade, and RAMSmart are trademarks of Lexmark

International, Inc.

Operation ReSource is a service mark of Lexmark International,

Inc.

The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of

these companies.

Albertus The Monotype Corporation plc.

Antique Olive Monsieur Marcel OLIVE

Trademarks

Arial The Monotype Corporation plc.

CG Omega A product of Bayer Corporation

CG Times Based on Times New Roman under

license from The Monotype Corporation plc, is a product of Bayer Corporation

Helvetica Linotype-Hell AG and/or its

subsidiaries Intellifont Bayer Corporation ITC Bookman International Typeface Corporation ITC Zapf Chancery International Typeface Corporation Marigold AlphaOmega Typography, Inc.

Trademarks

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Trademarks

Palatino Linotype-Hell AG and/or its

subsidiaries Times New Roman The Monotype Corporation plc. Univers Linotype-Hell AG and/or its

subsidiaries Wingdings Microsoft Corporation AppleTalk, LocalTalk, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple

Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

is a registered trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company.

PCL PCL 5 and PCL 6 are Hewlett-Packard Company’s designations of a set of printer commands (language) and functions included in its printer products. This printer is designed and manufactured by Lexmark International, Inc., to be compatible with the PCL 5 and PCL 6 languages. This means the printer recognizes PCL 5 and PCL 6 commands used in various application programs, and that the printer emulates the functions corresponding to the commands.

PostScript

is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. PostScript Level 2 is Adobe Systems’ designation of a set of printer commands (language) and functions included in its software products. This printer is designed and manufactured by Lexmark International, Inc., to be compatible with the PostScript Level 2 language. This means the printer recognizes PostScript Level 2 commands used in various application programs, and that the printer emulates the functions corresponding to the commands.

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Details relating to compatibility are included in the Technical Reference.

Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Trademarks

Getting

Started

Setting Up Your Printer

Getting Started

Chapter

Complete the following sections in this chapter to set up your printer.

Identifying Your Printer, Features, and Options

Use the following three illustrations on pages 2 through 4 to determine the features and options of the Optra™ S 1255, Optra S 1625, Optra S 1855, and Optra S 2455. The options are highlighted in color. The illustrations also aid you in determining the installation sequence of options and the printer.

Once you look at these pages, see “Unpacking the Printer” on page 5 to start the setup of your printer.

Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle. If the option is not labeled with a colored circle, do not install it on an Optra S 1855. See the table below for the location ofthecircleoneachoption.

Setting Up Your Printer

Option Location of colored circle labels

All Paper Drawers • Left front corner o n top of the support unit Envelope Feeder • Left rear corner on top of the feeder Duplex • Left front corner on top of the unit Output Expander • Left front face of the unit behind the output expander

tray (tray must be removed)

Setting Up Your Printer

Getting Started

Optra S 1255 and Optra S 1625

Standard Output Bin

OptionalEnvelope Feeder

Multipurpose Feeder

250-sheet Input Tray

Duplex Option

Optional 500-sheet Drawer

Optional 250-sheet Drawer

Setting Up Your Printer

Optra S 1855

Getting Started

Optional Output Expanders

Optional Envelope Feeder

Multipurpose Feeder

Optional 500-sheet Drawer

Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with

Standard Output Bin

Setting Up Your Printer

250-sheet Input Tray

Duplex Option

a colored circle. If the option is not labeled with a colored circle, do not install it on an Optra S 1855. See the table on page 1 for the location of the label.

Setting Up Your Printer

Getting Started

Optra S 2455

Optional Envelope Feeder

Optional Output Expanders

Setting Up Your Printer

Optional 500-sheet Drawer

Optional 250-sheet Drawer

Dual 500-sheet Drawer

Setting Up Your Printer

250-sheet Input Tray

Duplex Option

Unpacking the Printer

1 Select a well-ventilated area as the location to set up your

printer. Make sure you have a sturdy, low table or the optional printer cabinet on which to set the printer.

Allow at least 304.8 mm (12 in.) of clearance on all sides of the printer. Since you may want to install more printer options or the standard dual 500-sheet drawer for the Optra S 2455, leave 137.16 cm (4 ½ ft) clearance above the printer.

Getting Started

137.16 cm

½ ft)

304.8 mm (12 in.)

508 mm (20 in.)

Setting Up Your Printer

304.8 mm (12 in.)

Setting Up Your Printer

Getting Started

2 Remove all items from the box except the printer. Make

sure you have the items shown. If any items are missing, contact the place where you bought the printer.

Save the carton and packing material in case you need to repack the printer for service or storage.

Setting Up Your Printer

CAUTION:

Leave the printer in the box until you are ready to install it. Then use the hand grips on the printer or ask someone to help you lift it. Make sure your fingers are not under the printerwhenyousetitdown.

Dual 500-sheet Drawer (Optra S 2455 only)

Diskettes (May be included with certain models.)

Power Cord

Printer

Setting Up Your Printer

Getting Started

Determining What to Install Next

Install the following based on the printer you purchased. If you have purchased optional 250-sheet drawers, 500-sheet

drawers, a 2000-sheet drawer, or the duplex option, install them nowbeforetheprinterissetinplace.Seethetablein“Adding Options to the Printer” on page 253 for more information. See the illustrations on pages 2, 3, and 4 to determine the order to install options.

If you have an Optra S 2455, install the dual 500-sheet drawer. See “Installing the Dual 500-Sheet Drawer” as follows.

Installing the Dual 500-Sheet Drawer

The dual 500-sheet drawer is standard on the Optra S 2455. It consists of two attached support units. Each support unit contains a 500-sheet input tray.

Setting Up Your Printer

1 Remove the dual 500-sheet drawer from the packaging.

Remove any packing tape.

2 Pull the trays out of the support units.

Support Units

500-sheet Input Trays

3 Remove all packing material and tape from the trays.

Setting Up Your Printer

Getting Started

Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with

Note: Decide on an installation location to set the dual 500-sheet

a colored circle. If the option is not labeled with a colored circle, do not install it on an Optra S 1855. See the table on page 1 for the location of the label.

drawer. The printer will be placed on top of it, so allow enough clearance space. The location must be sturdy and large enough to accommodate the dual 500-sheet drawer and the printer. See page 5 for information on clearance space.

4 Grasp the dual 500-sheet drawer on each side at opposite

corners and move it to the table or printer cabinet you selected as the installation location.

Setting Up Your Printer

Getting Started

5 Locate the following parts on the top surface of the upper

support unit: the tab, the round hole, and the four square holes. The bottom surface of the printer has matching holes

or feet that accommodate the tab, round hole, and four square holes.

Tab

Round Hole

Note: If you have purchased optional drawers or the duplex option,

install them now before the printer is set in place.

CAUTION:

Make sure your fingers are not under the printer when you set it down. Use the hand gripsontheprinterorasksomeonetohelp you lift it.

Square Hole

Setting Up Your Printer

Getting Started

6 Lift and place the printer on top of the support unit. Be

sure the edges of the printer and the support unit are aligned so all the parts fit. The right side of the printer is

aligned with the option.

Hand Grip

Support Unit

Setting Up Your Printer

Attaching the Decals

Decals, showing the number one, are on your printer and the 250-sheet input tray as shown. This pair of decals keeps the 250-sheet input tray paired with the printer.

If you purchased an Optra S 2455 or optional drawers, you received a sheet of decals.

Peel the decals from the sheet and attach them to the recessed areas on the support unit and the matching tray as shown.

Getting Started

Setting Up Your Printer

By using the decals you can keep the paper trays paired with the matching supports units. Using the labels and setting the paper size window (see page 23) helps you remember what paper size you have loaded into each tray. This is valuable information to have before you start setting values on the operator panel that relate to paper source, size, and type.

Setting Up Your Printer