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    4227 plus User's Guide
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    First Edition (November 1998) The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
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    1 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 3 Connecting the Parallel Cable 8 Connecting the Serial Cable 10 Connecting the Power the Function Menus 31 Overview of Function Menus 32 Menu Options 34 Setting the Printer Online or Offline 41 Stopping the Printer 42 Advancing the Paper 42 Using Tear-off
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    and Sizes 49 Single Sheets 50 Multiple Part Single Sheets 50 Single Continuous Forms 50 Multiple Part Continuous Forms 51 Envelopes 51 Multiple Part Forms 51 Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope 52 Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope into the Manual Feed . . . 52 Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load
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    in the Tractor 2 Feeder 90 Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders. . . 97 Removing the Tractor 2 Feeder 99 Chapter 6 - Solving Printer Problems 101 Testing the Printer 101 Clearing Paper Jams 102 Problem Conditions 103 Problems Indicated by Error Codes or Messages 103 Paper
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    Contents Index 129 vi Contents
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    Started Getting Started Chapter 1 Unpacking 1 Remove the printer from the carton. Caution: Do not lift the printer by yourself; it weighs 21 kilograms (46 pounds). User's Guide Reference Card Acoustic Cover Printer Registration Card Ribbon Cartridge Power Cord If any items are missing or
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    10 ft.) or 1427498 (6.1 m or 20 ft.). If you need to purchase an RS-232 serial cable, we recommend Lexmark part number 1038693 (15.3 m or 50 ft.). 2 Place the printer so the front of the printer aligns with the edge of the desk or table. Note: If you want to print more than 100 forms, make
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    5 Remove the protective cardboard. Getting Started Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is Off. 2 Make sure the top cover is removed. If you need help, see step 4 on page 2. Chapter 1: Getting Started 3
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    Getting Started 3 Manually move the printhead to the side of the printer as shown. 4 Rotate the ribbon advance knob counterclockwise to ensure the ribbon feeds smoothly. If necessary, untwist the ribbon. 4 Chapter 1: Getting Started
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    to the side of the cartridge, as shown, then rotate the ribbon advance knob to take up any slack in the ribbon. Ribbon Guide 6 Insert the ribbon guide over the metal pins on each side of the printhead. Pins Getting Started 7 Manually move the printhead to the center position. 8 Align and insert
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    Getting Started Press down firmly on the ribbon cartridge to snap it into place. 9 Make sure the ribbon feeds smoothly by rotating the ribbon advance knob counterclockwise. 6 Chapter 1: Getting Started
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    10 Replace the top cover. 11 Attach the acoustic cover. a Align the notches on the acoustic cover with the slots on the top cover. Getting Started Chapter 1: Getting Started 7
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    acoustic cover. Connecting the Parallel Cable You will need to connect either a parallel cable or a serial cable to the printer. If you are installing a serial cable, see "Connecting the Serial Cable" on page 10 for help. 1 Make sure your computer and the printer is Off. 2 Unplug your computer and
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    3 Connect the parallel cable. This cable is not supplied with your printer. An IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 (3.05 m or 10 ft.) or 1427498 (6.1 m or 20 ft.) is recommended. Getting Started Note: You do not need to attach a grounding wire to the computer. 4
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    and your computer are turned off and unplugged. 2 Connect the serial cable. The cable is not supplied with your printer. We recommend Lexmark's null modem RS-232 (DB 25 Female to DB 25 Male) serial cable, part number 1038693 (50 ft.). Note: You do not need to attach a grounding wire to the computer
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    Connecting the Power Cord 1 Make sure the printer is Off. 2 Connect the smaller end of the power cord to the printer. 3 Connect the other end of the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet. Changing the Serial Settings 1 Turn the printer On. Power Switch Chapter 1: Getting Started 11
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    2 Press Menu to enter the function menu. 3 Press Item ↓ until Interface Opt. appears on the display. Getting Started Interface Opt. IItteeMQMQmmueueininttuu// Font Item  Tear Off IStetomre Pitch Item  Power Tractor2 Ready Check AutoGap Micro  INteemxt  Micro  IPteremv. Start/
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    explain how to load a single sheet of paper so you can print the demonstration page. If you want to load continuous forms, see "Loading Continuous Forms" on page 62. 1 Turn the printer On. Note: To temporarily stop the Paper Out alarm, press the Start/Stop button. 2 Move the paper select lever up to
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    3 Pull the paper supports up. Paper Supports Paper Select Lever 4 Open the manual feed door. Getting Started 14 Chapter 1: Getting Started
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    Place a single sheet against the left paper guide. Move the right paper guide so that the guide aligns with the right edge of the paper. Push the sheet in until the feed rollers draw the sheet into the printer. Left Paper Guide Right Paper Guide The Paper Empty/Add Paper message disappears. Chapter
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    FormFeed 9 Press Start to start print demo. One demo page prints. 10 Press Quit to exit the function menu. Setting the Language of the Operator Panel Messages To set up your printer in a language other than English: 1 Turn the printer On. 2 Press Menu to enter the function menu. 16 Chapter
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    3 Press Item ↓ or Item ↑ until Control Options appears on the display. Getting Started Control Options IItteeMQMQmmueueininttuu// Font Item  Tear Off IStetomre Pitch Item  Power Tractor2 Ready Check AutoGap Micro  INteemxt  Micro  IPteremv. Start/ Stop Load Unload LineFeed
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    what printer drivers are available with that specific program. PPDS Mode If your printer is configured for PPDS Mode (the factory default), select a printer from the printer selection menu of your application software, in the following preferred order. 1 Forms Printer 4227 plus 2 Forms Printer 4227
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    must match the emulation mode you select for your printer. If your software does not allow you to select the Forms Printer 4227 Printer driver, you may need to customize your printer for the Epson emulation mode. Epson Emulation Mode If your printer is configured for Epson mode, select the Epson FX
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    Getting Started 20 Chapter 1: Getting Started
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    your printer. Feature Character Spacing Prints in 10, 12, 15, Forms Handling • Forms (straight paper path) • Automatic tear-off • Automatic paper loading/unloading Form Width Maximum 16 inches Print Width Maximum 13.6 inches Multiple-part Forms Printing 8-part forms (carbonless) 6-part forms
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    Feature Code Pages Software Compatibility Interface Connection AutoGap Automatic Interface Switching Function Your printer supports the following code pages: 437, 437G, 813, 850, 851, 853T, 857, 858, 860, 861, 863, 865, 869, 920, 1004, and 1053. Compatible with all IBM
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    Manual Feed Door Paper Supports Acoustic Cover Features and Functions Paper Guides Front Cover Paper Select Lever Power Switch Part Name Acoustic cover Front cover Manual feed door Operator panel Paper guides Function Lowers noise level produced by the printer. Covers the continuous forms
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    Part Name Paper select lever Paper supports Power switch Top cover Function Selects the paper type: • Cut form sheets ( ) • Continuous forms ( ) Supports cut forms when they are ejected from the printer. Switches power On or Off. Covers the ribbon cartridge and internal components. Features and
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    Part Name Parallel connector Serial connector Tear-Off bar Tractor connector Power connector Function Connects the parallel cable. Connects the serial cable. Allows you to tear off continuous forms. Supplies power to the optional Tractor 2 Feeder. Connects power from the power cord to the printer
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    for your printer. You can order a parallel cable from Lexmark. Order part number 1329605 (3.05 m or 10 ft.) or part number 1427498 (6.1 m or 20 ft.). When you need a new ribbon cartridge, order Lexmark part number 13L0034. You can order a serial cable from Lexmark. Order Lexmark part number 1038693
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    to use the operator panel very often, although you will need to check the operator panel for messages if you have printer problems. Changes made to printer settings from your application software override settings made from the operator panel, with the exception of the Font and Pitch Lock features
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    to: Menu • Enter the function menu. The printer goes offline. Quit Tear Off Store • Exit the function menus. • Run a Power-On Self Test (POST). • Advance the forms to the tear-off position. • Retract the forms to the Top-of-Form (TOF) position when the forms are at the tear-off position. • Save
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    off position with the ready light on. • Load paper (cut or continuous forms) to the TOF position. • Retract the forms to the tractor position. • Advance the paper to the next line. To move the paper continuously (while the printer is offline) hold LineFeed for more than one second. • Advance the
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    Ready light to turn off: • Pressing Start/Stop • Detecting an end-of-form (EOF) • Detecting a paper jam • Detecting a cover open • Detecting a hardware error • Detecting a Power-On Self Test (POST) failure. • The printer is offline. Any of the following conditions may have occurred: • Detecting an
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    display. 8 Press Start/Stop to print the current setting values. 9 Press Quit to exit the function menus. Note: If you have changed any settings, the printer performs a Power-On Self Test. If you did not change any settings, the
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    operator panel, depending on the printer settings or what printer options are installed. See "Menu Options" on page 34 for further information. Set Top of Form Select Tractor* Print Demo Press Next Character Opt. Mx Paper H. Opt. Mx AutoGap Mx Copy Macro x 32 Chapter 3: Using the Operator Panel
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    off Auto Sheet Feed* Tractor* Auto Cut Sh. Ld. Form Length Left Margin Right Margin Press Next Bottom Margin Lines Next Data Options Control Options Interface Serial Select* Data Speed* Data Bits* Parity* Stop Bits* Protocol* Honor DSR* Polarity* Emulation Opt. Press Next Interface Opt
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    or may not appear on the panel, depending on the printer settings or what printer options are installed. Navigating Through the Function Menus Press: Paper Hand Opt., press Prev. ←. Main Menu Primary Options Set Top of Form - Select Tractor • Tractor 1 Allows you to specify which • Tractor 2
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    For example, if you are going to print many documents using Gothic 12pt with a oneinch margin, you can use this function to configure your printer to use those settings upon command. Does not appear if "Disable" is selected in "Default Macro". Default Macro • Macro x Allows you to turn a macro
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    Courier, Download "Default Macro", this item uses. (Used if no font is designated in Asterisks (*) appear appears in the macro options the application software). next to the default menu. setting. Default Pitch 10, 12, 15, 17.1, 20, PS Changes the default pitch the printer - Asterisks
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    On, Off menu. If on, automatically loads cut sheets into the printer. Auto Sheet Feed On, Off Automatically feeds cut sheets if using the default tractor. Does not appear unless the Tractor 2 Option is installed. Form Length* 1LPP/0.17" to Allows you to specify the length of 132LPP/22.00
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    of the paper being printed upon. - - Select this option when you want the printer to check for paper thickness every time paper is loaded. Off Manual Position: - Allows you to manually specify the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 thickness of the paper being printed upon. - Select this option when
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    Cut Sht (Auto Ready Cut Sheet) On, Off - When set to On, the printer automatically sets the printer online when a cut form is loaded. - When set to Off, you must press Start/Stop to set the printer online after the cut form is loaded. Paper Out Alarm Enable, Disable Sounds an alarm when the
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    Options Primary Options Secondary Options TOF Read Enable, Disable Tells the printer to check the TOF when a print job is received. Menu for "Interface." 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps Data Bits 8,7 Does not appear if "Parallel" is selected for "Interface." Using the Operator
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    Does not appear if "Parallel" is selected for "Interface." Stop Bits* 1, 2** Does not appear if "Parallel" is **Does not printer to clear the - for all data sent to the printer. condition. Setting the Printer Online or Offline The printer must be online to accept data. To set the printer:
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    You can use the operator panel to advance the paper when the printer is not printing. To advance the paper: • Press FormFeed to advance the paper to the Top-Of-Form (TOF) on the next page or to eject the cut form. Note: If Auto Tear Off is set to On or One
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    printer control codes, or escape codes have been sent to the printer after advancing to the TOF position The continuous form remains at the tear-off position until the printer -off is set to Off, you can manually advance the perforation of a continuous form to the tear-off position by pressing Tear
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    the function menu. AutoGap Set to On When AutoGap is set to On, the printer automatically sets itself to the thickness of the paper you are using. To set Manual AutoGap (AutoGap Set to Off) When AutoGap is Off, you can manually adjust the gap position between the printhead and the paper. To manually
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    Weight of Paper Manual Setting 45 g/m2 56 g/m2 (12 lb) 1 (15 lb) 68 g/m2 75 g/m2 (18 lb) 1 or 2 (20 lb) 90 g/m2 (24 lb) 2 2 Part Form 2 or 3 3 Part Form 3 or 4 4 Part Form 4 or 5 5 Part Form 5 or 6 6 Part Form 5, 6, or 7 7 Part Form 6 or 7 8 Part Form 7 4, 5, or 6 45 Chapter
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    reverts to the default font/ pitch when you turn the power off. To select a font or pitch temporarily, press: 1 Start/Stop. The printer goes offline and the operator panel displays the current font and pitch, as well as "Not Ready". 2 Font or Pitch until you reach the selection
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    Using the Operator Panel If you want to change the default font or pitch, you must go through the function menus. The default font and pitch are indicated with asterisks (*). For a brief explanation of the operator panel buttons, see "Menu Options" on page 34. Note: Not all pitches are available
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    the Start/Stop, FormFeed, and Load/Unload buttons on the operator panel can be disabled. To disable the operator panel: 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Press and hold Micro ↓ and Micro ↑ and then turn the printer On. Note: When any button except Start/Stop, FormFeed, or Load/Unload is pressed while the
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    Selecting and Loading Paper Chapter 4 Paper Types and Sizes Below is an illustration of the types of paper you can use with your printer. Single Sheets Continuous Forms Envelope Labels Selecting and Loading Paper 49 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper
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    76 mm (3.0 in.) 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) 56 g/m2 (15 lb.) Multiple Part Single Sheets Page Width Page Length Maximum Minimum 420 mm (16.5 in.) 76 mm (3.0 in.) 558.8 mm (22.0 in.) 76 mm (3.0 in.) Single Continuous Forms Page Width Page Length Weight Maximum 406 mm (16.0 in.) Minimum 76 mm
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    in.) 76 mm (3.0 in.) Length 558.8 mm (22.0 in.) 76 mm (3.0 in.) Weight 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) 56 g/m2 (15 lb.) Multiple Part Forms (45 g/m2 or 12 lb) - Thickness Single Sheets Single Multiple part 0.058-0.114 mm 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.) (0.0023-0.0045 in.) 51 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper
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    a Single Sheet or Envelope Single sheets or multi-part forms can be loaded one at a time into the manual feed. Note: If you have installed the optional instructions. Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope into the Manual Feed 1 Turn the printer On. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. If continuous forms
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    5 Pull the paper supports up. Paper Supports Paper Select Lever 6 Open the manual feed door. Selecting and Loading Paper 53 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper
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    left margin set at 2.54 cm (1 in.) in your application software, the printer begins printing 5.08 cm (2 in.) from the left edge of the page. 8 To load a single sheet: a Place a single sheet against the left paper guide. b Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the paper
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    Selecting and Loading Paper When you load preprinted forms, put the top of the form in first, printed side up. Left Paper Guide Right Paper Guide The Paper Empty/Add Paper message disappears. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On (factory default), the paper feeds automatically to the TOF. To turn
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    Selecting and Loading Paper b Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the envelope. Address added to ready to print. Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load When set to On, the printer automatically loads a cut form. When set to Off, you must press FormFeed or LineFeed to load a cut
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    . 7 Store to save the setting. 8 Quit to exit the function menu. Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope With Continuous Forms Already Loaded 1 Move the paper select lever down to the continuous forms 2 Turn the printer On. position. A Paper Select Lever 57 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper
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    the paper path, tear off the leading edge of the continuous form, as shown. 4 Park the continuous forms by pressing Load/Unload. 5 Make sure AutoGap is set to On or Single AutoGap. For help, see "Setting AutoGap" on page 44. 6 Open the manual feed door. 58 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper
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    Selecting and Loading Paper 7 Move the paper select lever up to the single sheets position. Manual Feed Door Paper Select Lever 8 Set the left margin. Before inserting paper, move the left paper guide so that the print start position you want aligns with the [A symbol printed on the margin 59
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    left margin set at 2.54 cm (1 in.) in your application software, the printer begins printing 5.08 cm (2 in.) from the left edge of the page. 9 To load a single sheet: a Place a single sheet against the left paper guide. b Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the paper
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    Sheet Load" on page 56. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is Off, press FormFeed. To load an envelope: a Place a single envelope against the left paper guide, with the top edge first, print side up. 61 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper
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    Move the right paper guide so that it 56. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is Off, press FormFeed. 10 Make sure the printer is online (Ready light is on solid). If it is not, printer. Loading Continuous Forms The printer offers one paper path for continuous forms. 62 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper
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    Loading Paper Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, see "Printer Options" beginning on page 75 for paper loading instructions. To load continuous forms: 1 Turn the printer On, making sure the paper path is clear. If a single sheet or envelope is loaded in
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    left or right tractor to adjust the tractor to the paper width. Left Tractor Door Right Tractor Door 8 Close the left and right tractor doors. 64 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper
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    also have the left margin set at 2.54 cm (1 in.) in your application software, the printer begins printing 5.08 cm (2 in.) from the left edge of the page. 10 Push down the left tractor locking lever to lock the tractor in place. Remove slack from the paper and lock the right lever
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    Auto Tear-off is On. 13 Make sure the printer is online (Ready light is on solid). If not are now ready to print. When printing on continuous forms, the first 1½ inches of the first page may feed rollers. Aligning the Left Margin You can manually change the first print position at the left margin
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    doing this, you may need to adjust the right paper guide to fit flush against the right edge of the page. If you make a left margin setting in your application software, it is added to the left margin setting on the printer. For example, if you set the left margin at 1 inch
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    To set the left margin for continuous forms, first locate the [A symbol on the printer (see figure below). [A Symbol Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors. Locking Lever Move the left tractor to the
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    plus 35.56 cm (14 in.) from the top of continuous form paper. Note: Use this method to set TOF for continuous forms loaded in the optional Tractor 2 Feeder. To set and save TOF: 1 Turn the printer The following illustration shows the printer without the ribbon cartridge installed. When the cartridge
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    the top edge of the paper is even with the top edge of the ribbon, the TOF is set to one line, or 1/6 inch. 8 Press 2.54 cm (1 in.) to plus 55.88 cm (22 in.) from the top of cut sheet paper. To set and save TOF: 1 Turn the printer On. 2 Make sure continuous forms are parked (press Load/Unload).
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    lever up to the single sheets position. 4 Load a cut sheet of paper or envelope through the manual feed. The printer moves the paper or envelope to the current TOF. 5 Press Menu. Set Top Of Form appears. 6 Press any paper movement key (Micro ↓, Micro ↑, or LineFeed) to move the paper or envelope
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    , you may want to adjust the character alignment (also called bidirectional alignment) on your printer. The following steps illustrate how to adjust the alignment of the print wires. 1 After loading continuous forms, press Menu. 2 Press Item ↓ until Print Adjust appears on the display. 3 Press Next
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    Best Alignment appears on the display. 6 Press Next  or Prev.  to adjust the alignment. Lines 2 and 4 move to align with lines 1 and 3. The printer is aligned correctly when lines 2 and 4 are vertically aligned with lines 1 and 3. Press Item ↑ to move lines 2 and 4 to the right. Press Item ↓ to
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    Selecting and Loading Paper 74 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper
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    Guides Parallel Cable Printer Stand Serial Cable Tractor 2 Feeder Part Number 11A3097 1333163 1329605 (3.05 m [10 ft.]), 1427498 (6.1 m [20 ft.]), or equivalent 1368002 1038693 11A6196 This chapter also describes how to install the Auto Sheet Feeder and Tractor 2 Feeder. Paper loading instructions
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    , you can print from single sheets of paper stacked in a tray instead of manually feeding each sheet. Note: The Auto Sheet Feeder does not support multi-part forms. You can also print on continuous forms loaded in the printer's tractor feeder while the Auto Sheet Feeder is installed. If you need to
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    greater than 215.9 mm (8.5 in.). 2 For 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) paper width or less. . Manual Insertion Mode (Single-/Multi-part Form) Length 139.7 mm (5.5 in.) minimum 355.6 mm (14.0 in.) maximum1 558.8 mm (22 in training or tools. 1 Make sure the printer is Off. Chapter 5: Printer Options 77
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    2 Open, pull up, and remove the front cover. Front Cover Power Switch Paper Select Lever 3 Push up the paper select lever. 4 Insert the tabs on both sides of the Auto Sheet Feeder into the grooves on the printer. Groove Tab Tab Groove Printer Options 78 Chapter 5: Printer Options
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    Printer Options 5 Attach the front paper supports to the Auto Sheet Feeder. 6 Pull the paper supports to the upright position and attach the wire paper supports to them. Wire Paper Supports Paper Supports Chapter 5: Printer Options 79
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    . c Next →. d Item ↓ until Auto Sheet Feed appears. e Next → to see the printer's setting. f Item ↓ until On appears. g Store to save the setting. h Quit to exit also includes a manual feed tray that lets you manually feed a single sheet of paper. This section includes instructions for loading paper
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    position. 4 Pull the paper supports to the upright position. 5 Pull the locking lever forward to allow paper to be loaded. Locking Lever 6 Place single sheets into the Auto Sheet Feeder. Note: • Place letterhead paper with the letterhead facing up and toward the printer. • The paper level should
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    printed on the margin guide of the Auto Sheet Feeder. Printing begins at the [A symbol. Margin Guide Left Paper Guide The distance from the [A symbol to the left paper guide determines the left margin. 8 Move the right paper guide to match the paper width you are using. 82 Chapter 5: Printer Options
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    the locking lever in toward the printer. Locking Lever 10 Press Start/Stop. The Ready light comes on and you are ready to print. Loading Paper for Auto Sheet Feeder Manual Feed If continuous forms are currently loaded on the printer, park the continuous forms before performing these steps. For help
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    The paper feeds automatically to the Top-Of-Form (TOF) when the Auto Sheet Feeder option is on. The Ready light comes on and you are ready to print. Note: After you finish printing on manually inserted paper, move the locking lever back to let paper feed automatically. 84 Chapter 5: Printer Options
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    tractor capability with a second tractor feed for continuous forms. This option lets you have two different types of continuous forms loaded on your printer at the same time. (A convenient manual feed tray on top of the feeder allows you to manually feed cut sheets or envelopes while the feeder is
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    Tractor 2 is installed, you must remove it from the printer to load continuous forms on the other tractor feeder.) For help loading continuous forms on the other tractor feeder, see "To load continuous forms:" on page 63. 1 Make sure the PC and the printer is Off and unplugged. 2 Open, pull up, and
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    Printer Options 6 Insert the tabs on both sides of the Tractor 2 Feeder into the grooves on the printer. Groove Tab Left Side Panel Right Side Panel 7 Attach the front cover that came with the Tractor 2 Feeder. Front Cover 8 Remove any cables attached to the back of the printer. Chapter 5: Printer
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    9 Remove the system board cover from the back of the printer. Lift the cover while prying at the bottom center. 10 On the system board cover, twist the knockout plug to remove it. 11 Replace the system board cover. 12 Plug the Tractor 2 Feeder cable into
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    of the printer above the tractor connector. Tractor 2 Feeder Cable Tractor Connector 13 Position the cable clamp flush with the bottom edge of the printer and against the embossed edge, with the open section facing upward. Cable clamp Embossed edge Printer Options Chapter 5: Printer Options 89
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    Tractor 2 Feeder has a tractor feeder for continuous forms and a manual feed tray for single sheets and single-part forms. This section includes directions for loading both continuous forms in the Tractor 2 Feeder and single sheet or envelopes in the manual feed tray. 90 Chapter 5: Printer Options
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    sheet or envelope is loaded in the printer, remove it. 3 Make sure AutoGap is set to On or Single AutoGap. For help, see "Set- ting AutoGap" on page 44. 4 Make sure the paper select lever is pushed down in the continuous forms position. 5 Notice how the manual feed tray fits onto the Tractor
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    Printer Options 7 Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors. Locking Lever 8 Open the left the left or right tractor to adjust the tractor to the paper width. Left Tractor Door Right Tractor Door 10 Close the left and right tractor doors. 92 Chapter 5: Printer Options
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    way right creates the narrowest left margin. The distance from the [A symbol to the left paper guide determines the left margin. Printing begins at the [A symbol on the margin guide. Left Tractor Printer Options Note: If you make a left margin setting in your application software, it is added
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    line spacing within the first 1½ inches of the form may not be uniform. Loading Cut Sheets in the Tractor 2 Feeder Use the manual feed tray on the Tractor 2 Feeder to load single sheets. Use only single sheets of paper or single-part forms. 1 Turn the printer On. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear
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    to park the continuous forms. 3 Push the paper select lever up to the single sheet position. 4 Pull the paper supports to the upright position. Paper Supports Paper Select Lever 5 Set the left margin. Move the paper guides so that the print start position you want Chapter 5: Printer Options 95
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    begins at the [A symbol. Left Paper Guide Margin Guide The distance between the [A symbol and the left paper guide determines the left margin. Note: If you make a left margin setting in your application software, it is added to the left margin setting on the printer. For example, if you set the
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    Paper Guide The Paper Empty/Add Paper message disappears. a If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On (factory default), the paper feeds automatically to the top of the form. For help, see "Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load" on page 56. b If Auto Cut Sheet Load is Off, press FormFeed. 7 Make sure the printer is
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    Printer Options 1 Tear off the leading edge of the continuous forms loaded on the tractor feeder. 2 You can either change tractors temporarily (switch for current print job . To change the default tractor, press: a Menu. b Item ↓ until Paper Hand Opt. appears. c Next →. 98 Chapter 5: Printer Options
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    the Tractor 2 Feeder To remove the Tractor 2 Feeder and load continuous forms on the normal tractor feeder: 1 Turn the PC and the printer Off and unplug both. 2 If continuous forms are loaded on the Tractor 2 Feeder, remove the continuous forms. 3 Press down on the tabs on both sides of the Tractor
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    the Tractor 2 Feeder. For help, see "Installing the Tractor 2 Feeder" on page 86. 6 Reload forms on the Tractor 2 Feeder. For help, see "Loading Paper in the Tractor 2 Feeder" on page 90. 7 Turn the PC and the printer On after plugging both back in. 8 Choose the tractor feeder you want to use as
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    steps in this chapter to solve the problem. For additional assistance and answers to your questions, contact your point of purchase, or see the printer registration card for the number appropriate for your country. Technical support is also available at the Lexmark site on the World Wide Web (http
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    remove the forms. For instructions on removing and loading the ribbon cartridge, see "Removing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 114 or "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 3. 5 Make sure all paper is removed from inside the printer, then close the top cover. 102 Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems
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    ). • Forms used do not meet specifications. Action: Use forms that meet specifications. See "Paper Types and Sizes" beginning on page 49. • Ribbon guide is broken. Action: Change the ribbon cartridge. For help, see "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 3. Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems 103
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    Symptom 005 Cover Open Probable Causes and Actions • Top cover is open or not properly closed. Top cover Solving Printer Problems 007 Data Error 6xx Machine Chk Action: Close the top cover properly. Tip: Even if the top cover seems to be closed, there may be
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    the paper select lever to the other position. • An error occurred while loading paper. Action: Remove any paper in the feeder and reload it. Solving Printer Problems Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems 105
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    up or folded. Action: Straighten or use new forms. • Forms have debris in the pinfeed holes. Action: Use forms with no debris in the pinfeed holes. • Pinfeed holes of multi-part forms do not align with each other. Action: Avoid using such multi-part forms. 106 Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems
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    the Serial Cable" on page 10). • Ribbon cartridge is not installed. Action: Install the ribbon cartridge (see "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 3). • Media not inserted far enough into manual feed area. Action: Insert the media more firmly into the printer. • Function setting is not correct
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    Solving Printer Problems Symptom Printing is too light or blurred. Dots are missing. Forms are smudged. Nothing is printed on page. Probable Causes and Actions • Ribbon is worn or dry. Action: Replace the ribbon cartridge. For help, see "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 3. • AutoGap is set
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    Paper jam condition. - Printer error condition. Action: See "Problems Indicated by Error Codes or Messages" on page 103. • Printer is not placed on a sturdy level surface. Action: Place the printer on a desk or table. Check that no objects are touching the printer. • Ribbon cartridge is not snapped
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    the operator panel to the enable mode, see "Disabling/Enabling the Operator Panel" on page 48. Solving Printer Problems Display Messages Message Ready (IBM) Ready (EPSON) 001 Paper Empty/ Add Paper Description The printer is online and ready to accept data, and IBM PPDS mode is selected. The
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    make sure they are correct. Check that the serial cable is properly connected at both ends. A hardware error occurred. If this happens, turn off the printer, fix the paper jam or other problem, then turn the printer back on. If the error occurs again, contact your point of purchase, or see the
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    Solving Printer Problems 112 Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems
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    cord. 3 Wait until the printhead is cool. Cleaning the inside of the printer: Every few months, use a soft brush and a vacuum to remove dust, ribbon lint, and pieces of paper. Remove the ribbon cartridge to prevent the ribbon from going into the vacuum. Vacuum any dust from around the printhead and
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    flat surface. 3 Clean the two paper-guide wheels located inside the bottom of the Auto Sheet Feeder using isopropyl alcohol and a clean cloth. You can rotate one roller while applying the cleaning cloth to the other roller. Removing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Remove the top cover
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    Your Printer 3 Carefully pull up on the ribbon guide while also pulling up on the rib- bon cartridge. The cartridge unlatches from the printer. Ribbon Cartridge Ribbon Guide For help installing a ribbon cartridge, see "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 3. Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Printer
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    Maintaining Your Printer 116 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Printer
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    or services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user's Lexmark 4227 plus Printer has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
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    changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Note: To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing device, use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605. Use of a substitute
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    features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts. Sicherheitshinweise • . • L'entretien et les réparations autres que ceux décrits dans les instructions d'emploi doivent être effectués par le personnel de maintenance qualifié. •
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    de componentes específicos da Lexmark. Os recursos de segurança de alguns componentes podem não ser sempre óbvios. A Lexmark não é responsável pelo en stikkontakt, der er tæt på produktet og som er let tilgængelig. • Service og reparationer, som ikke er beskre- vet i brugsanvisningen, skal udføres af
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    den används tillsammans med andra Lexmark-produkter. Säkerhetsegenskaperna för vissa delar är inte helt uppenbara. Lexmark frånsäger sig ansvaret om være lett tilgjengelig. • La bare kvalifisert personale ta seg av service og reparasjon som ikke er direkte beskrevet i bruksanvisningen. • Dette
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    Notices Japanese Safety Information Chinese Safety Information Korean Safety Information 122 Appendix A:
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    B Statement of Limited Warranty Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY Lexmark 4227 plus Forms Printer This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to this machine if it was originally purchased for your use, and not for resale, from Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized remarketer, referred to in
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    explanation of your warranty alternatives and the nearest Lexmark authorized servicer in your area, please contact Lexmark at 1-800-LEXMARK (1-800-539-6275), or on the World Wide Web at http:// www.lexmark.com. Free remote technical support is provided for this product throughout its warranty
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    paper condition. Also called a beeper. automatic interface switching. Printer function that senses the active interface. B bidirectional. Printing left-to-right then right-to-left. bold. A heavy-faced type; also called boldface or emphasized. bps. Bits per second. buffer. Temporary storage area for
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    bits. The number of data bits sent in each transmission frame using the serial interface. default. A value, parameter, or attribute that the printer uses a print job. dot-matrix printer. A printer that forms characters by a pattern of dots. dots-per-inch (dpi). The number of dots printed within an
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    interface. A type of connection that links a printer to a computer, by which all 8 bits of a character are sent at the same time. park. A means to disable the continuous forms operation while single sheets or envelopes are printed. pinfeed. A device that guides and feeds paper by means of pins that
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    part, such as an original and one or more copies. standard-carriage printer. Printer that has the ability to print on forms up to 279.4 mm (11 in.) wide. start. Mode in which the printer The main circuit board that supports a variety of basic system devices. T Top-Of-Form (TOF). The line position of
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    Tear-Off Set to Off 72 AutoGap 38, 44 Off (manual) 44 On 44 Single 46 automatic interface switching 22 B printer 113 clearing jams 102 configuring the printer 18 connecting parallel cable 8 power cord 11 serial cable 10 continuous forms aligning the left margin 68 loading 62 setting Top-Of-Form
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    with continuous forms 57 locking font 46 pitch 46 M Macro x Options 35 macros, setting and using 47 maintenance cleaning printer 113 ribbon cartridge 114 Manual AutoGap settings 45 margins, aligning 66 O operator panel advancing paper 42 buttons 28 disabling/enabling 48 function menus overview 32-33
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    34 Print Settings 34 Select Tractor 34 Set Top of Form 34 Trace Mode 41 overview 32 setting 31 options 75 parts 23, 25 problems. see solving problems R removing ribbon cartridge 114 top cover 2 tractor 2 feeder 99 ribbon cartridge, installing 3 S safety information 118 Select Tractor 34 selecting
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    test 101 printing and print quality 107 stopping the printer 42 supplies 26 installing 86 loading paper continuous forms 91 cut sheets 94 manual feed 94 parking continuous forms 97 removing 99 setting left margin 93 troubleshooting 101, 113 U unpacking 1 using macros 47 T Tear-Off. see Auto
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