Lexmark Optra S 1255 Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper
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the Universal Print Driver ...10 Paper types and weights supported by the printer ...10 Language support...11 Installing the Universal Print Driver...13 Updating previous versions of the Universal Print Driver...13 Downloading the Universal Print Driver...13 Updating installed options...13 Using - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 3
can install the Lexmark Universal Print Drivers for use with a variety of both mono and color laser printers. Benefits Allows versatility The Lexmark Universal Print Drivers are available in 22 languages, supporting more than 60 printer models, whether attached locally or over a network. All - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 4
in select printer models with a printer hard disk installed. Dynamic driver configuration The Universal Print Driver version 2 has the ability to update itself to reflect the features and options of any supported printer model. When the driver is connected to a printer through USB or over a network - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 5
You can use the utility to: • Configure a printer object when installing it. • Configure multiple printer objects, each with unique settings, for the same printer driver (also referred to as creating virtual printer objects). • View, edit, or delete an existing configuration. • Apply Resource - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 6
Operating system support The Lexmark Universal Print Drivers are available for the following operating systems in 32‑bit and 64‑bit versions (where available): Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows Vista Windows Server 2003 Windows XP The Universal Print Drivers are also - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 7
, Optra S 2455 Mono Laser Multifunction Printers X203n, X204n X264dn, X363dn, X364dn, X364dw X340n2, X342n2 X422 X463de, X464de, X466dte, X466dtwe X642e X644e, X646e X646ef X651de, X652de, X654dte, X656de, X658de 6500e X820e X830, X832 X850e, X852e, X854e 1 2 PCL 5 emulation PCL XL emulation PS - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 8
Multifunction Printers X543, X544, X546 X548, X548e X734de, X736de, X738de X762e X772e X782e, X782e XL X790, X792 X912 X925, XS925 X940e, X945e X950de, X952de, X954de 1 2 PCL 5 emulation √ PCL XL emulation PS emulation √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ The duplex function is not supported - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 9
is installed separately on the host system, then printing to an enhanced port is supported in Lexmark Universal Print Drivers. LPR ports LPR ports are supported if available in the operating system. USB ports USB ports are supported. Web Services ports Web Services ports are supported if - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 10
paper sizes and types may vary, depending on printers and printer drivers. Paper sizes supported by the Universal Print Driver Paper size A3 A4 A5 A6 B4 B5 Banner 1 Banner 2 Banner 3 Banner 4 Envelope (Monarch) 7 3/4 Envelope 9 Envelope 10 Envelope B5 Envelope C5 Envelope DL Executive Folio Legal - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 11
Recycled Notes: • The Universal Print Driver may support custom paper types, depending on your printer model. • Available paper types may vary, depending on printers and printer drivers. Language support The Lexmark Universal Print Drivers support 22 languages. Chinese (simplified) Chinese - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 12
• • • • • • • • Norwegian Polish Portuguese (Brazilian) Romanian Russian Spanish Swedish Turkish Before you begin 12 - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 13
the full list of packages, click Additional Download Options, or see the Universal Printer Driver section. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to download the Lexmark Universal Print Driver. Updating installed options 1 From the Printer Properties dialog, click the Configuration tab. 2 Click - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 14
intended for server‑based printing. The printer driver and Travel Print should be installed locally on host computers. • If you want Travel Print to update the printer model and configuration options, then enable the "Update Configuration from Printer" feature. Enabling the Travel Print feature - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 15
Driver 4, 5, 5. If the installed memory is insufficient to collate -Select vertical page orientation printer models let you print instructions for manual duplex. Page Layouts Select Page Layout section options. Some options are available only in select printer models. • Normal-Page Layout options - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 16
print job. Note: This option may not be available in some drivers. Finishing Select available finisher options installed for use with the printer. • Output Bin-Select the output bin to use. Note: Supported output bins may vary for different printers. See your printer documentation for a list of - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 17
jobs. • Off-Disable the "Enhance fine lines" feature. Note: This option is available only in laser printers. Gray Correction Specify detail control of Brightness and Contrast settings when printing in black and white. • Use printer settings-The printer applies this setting as configured in the - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 18
directions-Darken both horizontal and vertical lines of text and images within the print job. Note: Pixel Boost is available only in monochrome laser printers. Print Color Text as Black Print text as black Print all color text using black ink only. Note: This option is available only in monochrome - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 19
applies the default color balance settings used by the printer. • Manual-Customize the amount of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner used in the printed document. Note: The color balance options are available only in color laser printers. Edit Color Matching Match the colors in the printed - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 20
specific recipient names and comments if the fax needs to be directed to the attention of a specific option is available only with the PostScript driver. For information on installing the PostScript driver in PCL and PCL XL drivers. • Overlays are not available in all printers. Use Do not use overlays - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 21
a copy in the printer memory so that more copies may be printed at a later time. Notes: • Not all features are available on all printer models. • For more information on releasing held jobs from the printer control panel, see your printer User's Guide. Understanding the Universal Print Driver 21 - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 22
Options tab The Other Options tab controls the remaining printer driver options not associated with a feature‑specific tab. Note: Some options are available only on select printer - Use logged‑in user name-This queries the current user's Windows login ID and updates the User Name/ID field with the - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 23
. • Some functions are not available for use with the Encapsulated PostScript option in the PostScript driver when Fax is enabled. • When Encapsulated PostScript is selected as the output format, any printer-specific setting would then be removed. This allows the output file to be imported into - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 24
the number of drivers in the network environment. Does the UPD support Plug'n'Play with devices? Plug'n'Play is available on all supported devices. For a list of supported devices, see "Device compatibility" on page 6. Is the UPD Microsoft certified? The UPD version 2 for Windows XP or later is - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 25
PCL=1 • PS = 2 • specific drivers, certain features-such as manual duplex-behave differently between the two. When should I use a model‑specific print driver instead of the UPD? Use a model‑specific driver if your printer is not in the list of supported printers. What printing modes are supported - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 26
Utility is supported when using the Lexmark Universal Print Driver System Administrator package. The Lexmark Universal Print Driver System Administrator package is available at www.lexmark.com. Is the UPD based on Microsoft system driver technology? The UPD version 2 for Windows XP or later - Lexmark Optra S 1255 | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 27
V verifying print jobs 21 O operating system support 6 options updating installed 13 other options tab 22 overlays tab 20 W Watermark tab 20 P paper sizes supported by the Universal Print Driver 10 paper types supported by the Universal Print Driver 10 Paper/Finishing tab 16 printing confidential