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Introduction, Flash Memory and Disk

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1-2 Introduction Printed documentation is also available for some Lexmark printers. Obtain the correct part number from the following table, call 1-800-553-9727, and select option #1 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... Optra™ K Optra N Optra SC Optra E310 Order Lexmark part number... 11A4079 11A9979 11C0905 12A2194 The Technical Reference is divided into the following: Chapter 2: "PCL Emulation" Shows how to select PCL emulation and discusses PCL emulation commands, GL/2 commands, and resident font and symbol set support. Chapter 3: "Printer Job Language" Contains detailed information about certain commands that cause the printer to enter PCL emulation, PostScript emulation, and Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS), and many other types of commands. Chapter 4: "PostScript Emulation" Provides information about PostScript emulation and explains PostScript emulation supplemental operators. Chapter 5: "Switching Languages" Describes ways to switch printer languages and explains when you may want to choose one method over another. Chapter 6: "Flash Memory and Disk" Provides information about using the flash memory and hard disk. It describes how to manage printer memory, store resources (such as fonts and macros), and manage files.

Section	Page
Contents	4
CHAPTER 1: Introduction	8
Overview	8
Navigational Tips	11
Printing the File	11
Bibliography	12
CHAPTER 2: PCL Emulation	13
Selecting PCL Emulation	13
Using SmartSwitch	13
Using the Operator Panel or MarkVision Professional	13
Using Your Software Program	14
Page Formatting	15
Printable Areas	15
Lexmark C760 and C762	16
Print Area Menu Item	17
Font and Symbol Set Support for the Lexmark C760 and C762	19
Forward and Backward Compatibility Modes for the LexmarkC760 and C762	21
Standard PCL Emulation Fonts	21
Type 1 Fonts	23
Specialty PCL Fonts	25
Selecting Symbol Sets for the Lexmark C760 and C762	26
Command Structure	43
Control Codes	43
Commands	43
Command Structure	44
Command Parameters	44
Linking Commands	45
PCL Emulation Commands	46
PCL Emulation Commands by Function	46
GL/2 Commands	68
Raster Image Graphics	72
Raster Compression Mode	72
Uncoded Data	73
Run-Length Encoded Data	74
Tagged Image File Format	74
Delta Row	75
Adaptive Compression	76
Zlib	77
Group 3 and Group 4 Raster Compression	77
Additional Compression Modes	78
Macros	79
CHAPTER 3: Printer Job Language	80
PJL Command Notation	80
Kernel Commands	81
Job Separation Commands	83
Environment Commands and Variables	86
Common Variables for Both Printer Languages	91
Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages	98
Common Variables for PCL Emulation	127
Printer Unique Variables for PCL Emulation	128
Common Variables for PostScript Emulation	130
Printer Unique Variables for PostScript Emulation	131
Printer Unique LRESOURCE Variables	131
Status Readback Commands	133
Status Message Format	140
Information Messages	140
Auto-Continuable Conditions	142
Attendance Conditions	146
Operator Intervention - Paper Handling	151
Operator Intervention - Paper Jams	154
Service Errors	159
Device Attendance Commands	159
Unique PJL Commands	161
File Commands for Flash or Disk	165
File and Device Protection Commands	172
Protecting a File or Device	172
Password Protection for a File	172
Password for an Entire Device	173
Unlocking a Protected File or Device	174
Re-Locking a Protected File or Device	175
Unlocking a Protected File or Device for the Current Job	176
Recovering Lost Passwords	177
CHAPTER 4: PostScript Emulation	178
Selecting PostScript Emulation	178
Using SmartSwitch	178
Using the Operator Panel or MarkVision Professional	178
Using Your Software Program	179
Paper Tray Support	181
Envelope Size Support	186
Envelope Tray Support	188
Supplemental Operator Summary	190
Page Device Parameters	225
Interpreter Parameters	239
User Parameters	239
System Parameters	242
Device Parameters	248
Status and Error Messages	269
Tagged Binary Not Active	269
Tagged Binary Active	269
Status Messages	270
CHAPTER 5: Switching Languages	271
SmartSwitch	271
Setting SmartSwitch for Different Interfaces	272
Printer Job Language	272
Sniffing	273
CHAPTER 6: Flash Memory and Disk	274
Resource Data Collection (Download Target)	275
Storing Resources on Flash Memory or Disk	276
Viewing the Contents of Flash Memory and Disk	276
Example of Directory	277
Password Protection	280
Rewriting the Flash Content	281
Accessing Files with PostScript Emulation	282
File Naming Conventions	282
Device Names	282
Filenames	283
Filename Extensions	283
Device Search Order	285
Performance	286
Job Buffering	286
Creating a Partition	287
Enabling Job Buffering	287
Disabling Job Buffering	288
Recovering from a Power Loss	288
CHAPTER 7: Printer Specifications	289
Airflow Requirement	289
Noise Emission Levels	289
Electrical Specifications	290
Power Requirements	290
Physical Specifications	291
Clearance Requirements	291
Environmental Conditions	292
Altitude Specifications	292
Atmospheric Pressure	292
CHAPTER 8: Printer Interfaces	293
Setting Up the Communications Port	294
Setting Up the Communications Port Using Windows 95/98/Me	294
Setting Up the Communications Port Using Windows NT 4.0	295
Setting Up the Communications Port Using Windows 2000	296
Setting Up the Communications Port Using Windows XP	297
Deciding Which Interface to Use	298
Parallel Interface	299
Standard Parallel Connector	300
Using the INIT* Signal to Initialize	300
Computer-to-Printer Communications	300
Standard Parallel Connector	301
Standard Protocol Data Transfer Sequence	303
Fastbytes Protocol Data Transfer Sequence	304
Printer-to-Computer Communication (Advanced Status)	305
Parallel Mode 1	306
Parallel Mode 2	307
Signal Descriptions	307
STROBE Receiver for the Lexmark T640x	307
AUTOFD* Receiver for the Lexmark T640x	308
DATA 1-8 Signal Driver/Receivers for the Lexmark T640x	308
ACKNLG, ERROR, SLCT, PE Drivers for the Lexmark T640x	309
BUSY Driver and INIT* Receiver for the Lexmark T640x	309
SLCTIN* Receiver for the Lexmark T640x	310
Serial Interface	310
Using the RS-232C Serial Interface	310
How to Connect the RS-232C Serial Interface	311
RS-232C Serial Cable Pin Assignments	311
Using an IBM-Compatible Personal Computer with Serial Interface RS-232C	312
Serial Communication Parameters (RS-232C)	313
Protocol (RS-232C)	316
DTR and DTR/DSR Protocol Timing (RS-232C)	317
XON/XOFF Protocol Timing (RS-232C)	318
Serial Errors	319
Serial Computer Configuration Recommendations (RS-232C)	319
RS-232C Port Compatibility	320
Network Support	320
Input Buffer	321
APPENDIX A: PCL Support	323
APPENDIX B: PJL Support	332
APPENDIX C: PostScript Support	365