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Optra S User's Guide February 1998 www.lexmark.com - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 2
First Edition (February 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 IMPLIED - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 3
In 28 Turning the Printer Power On 28 Printing a Test Page 29 Installing Printer Drivers and Utilities 30 Using the Printer Utilities 31 Setup Utility 31 Installing Printer Utilities 32 Printer Drivers 34 Bidirectional Communication 35 MarkVision 36 MarkVision Windows 37 Table of Contents - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 4
Table of Contents MarkVision Support in Various Environments 37 MarkVision Online Help 46 Toolkit 46 Network Printer Utility 47 Getting Updated Drivers and Utilities 47 Online Services 47 Automated FAX System 48 Using Your Printer Using the Operator Panel and Menus 51 Power Indicator Light - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 5
140 Standard Trays 140 Multipurpose Feeder 141 Optional Drawers 141 Optional Envelope Feeder 142 Paper Source Specifications 143 Paper Size Specifications 144 Envelope Size Specifications 145 Tray Linking 145 Paper Loading 146 Loading a Paper Tray 146 Duplexing (Two-Sided Printing 152 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 6
234 260 Paper Jam - Check Env Feeder 234 27x Paper Jam - Check Bin x 238 Maintaining Your Printer 247 Ordering a Print Cartridge 248 Ordering a Label Fuser Cleaner 248 Storing the Print Cartridge 249 Replacing the Print Cartridge 249 Ordering a Charge Roll Kit 250 vi Table of Contents - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 7
Output Bin Linking 291 Memory and Option Cards 293 Accessing the Printer System Board 293 Closing the Printer System Board 297 Printer Memory Option 299 Installing a Printer Memory Option 300 Removing a Memory Option 303 Flash Memory Option 304 Installing a Flash Memory Option 304 Table of - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 8
Table of Contents Removing a Flash Memory Option 307 Option Cards 308 Internal Network Adapter (INA) Option Card 309 Tri-Port Interface Option 343 Print Quality Settings 344 Print Resolution 345 1200 Image Quality 345 Print Darkness 345 Toner Saver 346 PQET 346 viii Table of Contents - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 9
Table of Contents PictureGrade 347 Summary 347 Printer Specifications 349 Dimensions 349 Duty Cycle 349 Supplies 349 Reference Notices 353 Safety 365 Warranty 379 Glossary 383 Index 395 Table of Contents ix - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 10
Table of Contents x Table of Contents - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 11
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 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 12
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. The - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 13
, 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 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 14
Company. 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 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 15
Getting Started - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 16
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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 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 18
Getting Started Optra S 1255 and Optra S 1625 Standard Output Bin Optional Envelope Feeder Multipurpose Feeder 250-sheet Input Tray Duplex Option Optional 500-sheet Drawer Optional 250-sheet Drawer Setting Up Your Printer 2 Setting Up Your Printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 19
Optional Output Expanders Standard Output Bin Setting Up Your Printer Multipurpose Feeder Optional 500-sheet Drawer Optional 500-sheet Drawer Optional 500-sheet Drawer 250-sheet Input Tray Duplex Option Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle. If the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 20
Setting Up Your Printer Getting Started Optra S 2455 Optional Envelope Feeder Optional 500-sheet Drawer Optional 250-sheet Drawer Dual 500-sheet Drawer 4 Setting Up Your Printer Optional Output Expanders 250-sheet Input Tray Duplex Option - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 21
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. 137.16 cm (4 ½ ft) 304.8 mm (12 in.) 508 mm (20 in - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 22
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. CAUTION: Leave the printer in the box until you are ready to install it. Then use the hand grips on - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 23
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. packing tape. 2 Pull the trays out of the support units. Setting Up Your Printer Support Units 500-sheet Input Trays 3 Remove all packing material - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 24
Optra S 1855. See the table on page 1 for the location of the label. Note: Decide on an installation location to set the dual 500-sheet drawer. The printer 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 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 25
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. Square Hole Tab Round Hole Note: - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 26
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 10 Setting Up Your Printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 27
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 trays paired with the matching supports units. Using the labels and setting the paper size window (see page 23) helps - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 28
Setting Up Your Printer Getting Started Removing the Print Cartridge Packaging 1 Push the upper release latch to the right to release the upper front door. 2 Raise the upper front door. It remains in place. 12 Setting Up Your Printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 29
Setting Up Your Printer Getting Started 3 Grasp the print cartridge by the hand grip. 4 Pull the print cartridge up and out. 13 Setting Up Your Printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 30
Setting Up Your Printer Getting Started 5 Pull on each end of the plastic, V-shaped piece and then pull the packaging material straight out. Discard all packaging material: the V-shaped piece, the foam, and the paper connected to the foam. 14 Setting Up Your Printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 31
. Align the side slides on the print cartridge with the slots on the print cartridge cradle. Use the colored arrows inside the printer for placement. Setting Up Your Printer 7 Guide the print cartridge down as it drops into place. The cartridge snaps into place. 8 Close the upper front door - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 32
Setting Up Your Printer Getting Started Removing the 250-Sheet Input Tray The 250-sheet input tray is the standard tray in the printer. Remove the 250-sheet input tray by pulling it out of the printer. Remove any packing material. 16 Setting Up Your Printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 33
Setting Up Your Printer Getting Started Adding Names to the Paper Tray Knob The paper tray knob shows common paper sizes. It has spaces for you to write custom names or sizes. If you want to customize the paper tray knob, complete the following instructions. 1 Turn the knob on the paper tray so - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 34
Setting Up Your Printer Getting Started 3 Pull the knob out of the tray. Notice the label on the lower portion of the knob. The abbreviations for certain paper. Notice the extra spaces on the label. 4 Write your customized abbreviations on the label in the spaces provided. 18 Setting Up Your Printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 35
Setting Up Your Printer Getting Started 5 Align the knob so the bar is parallel with the front of the tray and push the knob down. 19 Setting Up Your Printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 36
Started Loading the 250-Sheet Input Tray 1 Squeeze the width guide lever and slide the width guide to the far right side of the tray. Width Guide (squeeze here) Note: Before you put paper in the indicators help you in the placement of the length guide. Setting Up Your Printer 20 Setting Up Your - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 37
on the left inside wall of the paper tray. The top edge of the length guide serves as a fill line, also. If the paper stack exceeds the full level, the the tray when you install the tray. Also, paper may jam in the printer. 3 Flex the paper back and forth. Do not fold or crease the paper. Straighten - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 38
Setting Up Your Printer Getting Started 4 Place the paper into the paper tray with the recommended print side face down and the bottom edge going in first toward the length guide. Do not overload the paper tray. To load letterhead, see page 150. When the paper is loaded into the tray, the paper - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 39
Setting Up Your Printer Getting Started 5 Squeeze the width guide lever and slide the width guide to the left until it lightly rests against the edge of the paper stack. Width Guide (squeeze here) 6 Turn the knob for the paper size window to show the size of the paper you are loading, for example, - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 40
Printer Getting Started 7 Slide the paper tray all the way in until it snaps into place. 8 Load paper in trays for any other drawers you have installed previously. Note: Paper is loaded into all trays in the same manner as the 250-sheet input tray. 9 Insert the trays into the matching support - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 41
Started Installing the Operator Panel Overlay You may need to install the operator panel overlay for your language. 1 Locate the overlay packaged with your printer. 2 Press the new overlay into place on the operator panel. It snaps into place. Note: See "Display Language" on page 92 if you want - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 42
Setting Up Your Printer Getting Started Attaching a Parallel Cable Use IEEE 1284-compliant cable. We recommend Lexmark® part number 1329605 (10 ft) or 1427498 (20 ft). 1 Align and plug the cable into the parallel connector as shown. Parallel Connector (Rear View) 26 Setting Up Your Printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 43
Setting Up Your Printer Getting Started 2 Push the clips at each end of the connector into the notches on the parallel cable. The clips snap when pushed into the notches. Clips 3 Attach the other end of the cable to the computer. 27 Setting Up Your Printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 44
Setting Up Your Printer Getting Started Plugging the Printer In 1 Plug the printer power cord into the printer. 2 Plug the other end of the printer power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet. Turning the Printer Power On Turn the printer power On (|). 28 Setting Up Your Printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 45
Getting Started Printing a Test Page WARNING: Complete "Removing the Print Cartridge Packaging" on page 12 before you print a page. 1 Make sure the printer power is On (|) and the Ready status message appears on the display. Note: See "Using the Operator Panel and Menus" on page 51 to identify - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 46
screen to create diskettes. 2 Follow the instructions in the booklet included with the CD to start the printer setup utility appropriate for your operating system. The setup utility installs printer drivers and utilities that lets you manage Lexmark printers attached to your network. See "Using the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 47
for Windows 95, Windows 3.1, Windows NT 4.0, Macintosh, OS/2, and DOS environments. The setup utility lets you quickly install printer drivers as well as the MarkVision printer utility. Note: See the documentation that comes with the diskettes and the CD for installation instructions. Diskettes - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 48
Utilities The setup utility installs printer utilities that help you manage your printer or your network of printers. The utilities it installs depend on your operating system. If you're using Windows 95, Windows 3.1, Windows NT 4.0, Macintosh, or OS/2 Warp, you can install the MarkVision utility - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 49
3 To set up the OS/2 server to support clients using Windows operating systems, select "Server and Workstation Utilities" from the Install window when running the Network Printer Utility. 4 Requires a 32-bit Requester from Novell. 5 To set up the Windows NT server, use the MarkVision installation - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 50
" installation method when you run the Windows setup utilities, the MarkVision utility for Windows environments that is installed on your system can help ensure that all network users have the latest printer drivers. When launched, MarkVision compares the drivers on the local workstation to those - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 51
support the full function possible with your printer. Alternate printer drivers Printer language PCL 5 emulation PostScript Level 2 emulation PCL 6 emulation Printer (in preferred order) Lexmark Optra S Lexmark Optra plus Lexmark Optra HP LaserJet 5Si Lexmark Optra S Lexmark Optra plus Lexmark - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 52
MarkVision graphical user interface provides ongoing status for Lexmark printers connected problem with a printer. You can maximize the window to see a graphic of the printer and detailed information about the problem. MarkVision can save you a lot of time setting up a network of Lexmark printers - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 53
for more information about its various features. MarkVision utilities for Windows 95, Windows 3.1x, Windows NT 4.0, Macintosh, and OS/2 Warp were shipped with your printer. You can purchase MarkVision for UNIX Networks from Lexmark. Contact a representative at the place where you bought the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 54
Getting Started Using the Printer Utilities Feature support Feature Windows 95 and NT 4.0 Windows OS/2 3.1 Warp UNIX Printer configuration: Yes control and visual status Yes Yes Yes Remote operator panel Yes Yes Yes Yes Status and alerts Auto driver update Toolkit Yes Yes Yes 3 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 55
Getting Started Feature support Feature Windows 95 and NT 4.0 Windows OS/2 3.1 Warp UNIX Management Infor- Yes mation Format (MIF) File Creation from Printer Inventory Property Tag Support Yes No Yes No Yes5 Yes Yes Toner Level Sensing Yes Yes Yes Yes Printer Inventory Yes - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 56
the operator panel buttons to step through the menus and change printer settings. In addition, for Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0, and OS/2, a full-menu display of the operator panel is available. It allows a window-like graphical user interface. Status and Alerts You can determine the current status - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 57
update the workstation drivers. Toolkit MarkVision for Windows 3.1 groups several resource management tools in the printer Toolkit. Use the Toolkit to download fonts, overlays, and forms to the printers, as well as manage the resources once they are stored in flash memory or hard disk - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 58
hard disk memory for job buffering to hard disk. You can then enable or disable job buffering for each of the interface ports (parallel, serial, network 1, network 2, and network 3). Refer to the Technical Reference for more information about job buffering to hard disk. Printer Inventory MarkVision - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 59
can collect data about network printer activity, including user names, job duration, printer capabilities used, number of pages printed, and problems encountered. Job Queue Management Network administrators using MarkVision for Windows 3.1, Windows 95, and Windows NT 4.0 can view, release, reorder - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 60
Using the Printer Utilities Getting Started Security MarkVision has access to the logon authority granted each LAN user within the network operating system. MarkVision honors this logon authority when granting access to MarkVision functions. Dial Up Support (TCP/IP) MarkVision for TCP/IP and - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 61
memory (NVRAM). The information is accessible when you request a Printer Inventory through MarkVision. Toner Level Sensing The printer is able to determine the level of toner in the print cartridge. You can access this information through MarkVision. Toner level sensing is available with Windows - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 62
MarkVision Printer Window menu part of a "Toolkit" utility. The OS/2 Toolkit lets you: • Format optional flash memory and hard disk • Download PostScript language programs and PCL 5 macros • Download PostScript Type 1 format and PCL format bitmapped and scalable fonts • View, file, and send printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 63
the DOS, Windows 3.1, and OS/2 printer utilities for a listing of technical support resources. MarkVision for Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0 includes similar information in its online Help. Online Services If you have access to an online service, you can download printer drivers from Lexmark 24 hours - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 64
Using the Printer Utilities Getting Started Automated FAX System In the U.S. and Canada, you can get a list of available drivers by dialing the Lexmark Automated Fax the system, request a catalog of documents available, or choose a specific document you want sent to you. The system prompts you for - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 65
Using Your Printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 66
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operator panel to check for messages when you have printer problems. You make most changes to your printer settings through your software application. If there is a setting you cannot change from your application and printer driver, you can use the operator panel menus or MarkVision to change - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 68
You can also access the operator panel remotely from the MarkVision Windows Utility. The remote access to the operator panel lets you change printer menu settings at your computer, so you don't have to leave your workstation. If you are familiar with using an operator panel similar to this, - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 69
menu item shown on the second line of the display. Depending on the type of menu, this action: - Opens the menu and displays the first printer setting in the menu. - Opens the menu and displays the default setting. • Save the item displayed as the new default setting. The - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 70
must resolve • Service - indicates printer failures that may require servicing For example, when the printer displays the Ready status message, it is ready for you to send a job to print. While it's printing a job, it displays a Busy message similar to the following one: Busy PCL Toner Low Using - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 71
solve printer problems. For example, if you left the upper front door open, the message Close Door or Insert Cartridge appears on the display: Close Door or Insert Cartridge The service messages notify you of printer failures that may require a call for service. See "Understanding Printer Messages - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 72
go back to previous menus. Then, make additional menu selections to set new default settings. Press Go if this is the last printer setting to change. User default settings remain in effect until you save new settings or restore the factory defaults. Settings you choose from your software application - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 73
Example of Printing the Menu Settings Follow the steps below to print a list of the current user default settings and installed printer options. 1 Make sure the printer power is On (|) and the Ready status message appears on the display. 2 Press Menu> or - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 74
listed in the order they appear in the menu item. Some of the menu items or values are displayed only if a specific option is installed on the printer. Other menu items or values may only be effective for a particular printer language. You can select these values at any time, but they only affect - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 75
. User defaults are the settings you select for different printer functions and store in printer memory. Once stored, these settings remain active until new ones are stored or the factory defaults are restored. See "Using the Operator Panel to Change Printer Settings" on page 55 for instructions on - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 76
Reset Printer Reset Active Bin Print Buffer QUALITY MENU (page 85) Print Resolution Print Darkness Toner Saver PQET SETUP MENU (page 87) Printer Language Power Saver Resource Save Download Port PCL SmartSwitch PS SmartSwitch NPA Mode Infrared Buffer Job Buffering Window Size Transmit Delay - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 77
installed paper sources are displayed. See "Paper Sources" on page 140 for information on how many sources your printer model may have. If your printer model is configured with a multipurpose feeder, the Manual Paper and Manual Env sources are available for selection. These sources are used when - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 78
envelope feeder is installed) - 7 ¾ Envelope - 9 Envelope - 10 Envelope* (Country specific) - DL Envelope* (Country specific) - C5 Envelope - B5 Envelope - Other Envelope • Manual Pap Size (same paper sizes as Tray x Size) • Manual Env Size (same envelope sizes as Env Feeder) * Factory default - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 79
sources without size sensing, the factory default is country specific. For sources with size sensing, the factory default is printer model is configured with a multipurpose feeder, the Manual Pap Size and Manual Env Size settings are available for selection. These sizes are used when manually - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 80
Using the Operator Panel and Menus Using Your Printer Paper Menu Selections (Continued) Menu Item Values and Functions of the Menu Items Paper - Custom Type 1 - Custom Type 2 - Custom Type 3 - Custom Type 4 - Custom Type 5 - Custom Type 6* * Factory default 64 Using the Operator Panel and Menus - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 81
and size of print material are automatically linked by the printer. If your printer model is configured with a multipurpose feeder, the Manual Paper Type and Manual Env Type are available for selection. These types are used when manually feeding envelopes or other print material. MP Feeder Type is - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 82
Using Your Printer Paper Menu Selections (Continued) Menu Item Values and Functions of the Menu Items PAPER TYPE CUSTOM TYPES For example, if you have an Optra S 2455 when the type is set to Custom Type x. If a user-defined name is available, this name is displayed instead of Custom Type x, - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 83
When an output bin is full, the Remove Paper message is displayed and the printer stops printing until the printed material is removed from the output bin. The Link the standard bin and all the output options are full, the printer issues the Remove Paper All Output Bins message. The Link Optional - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 84
is selected, this source manually feeds single sheets. If First is selected, print material in the multipurpose feeder is always used for printing until the multipurpose feeder is empty. This lets the printer override the paper size, source and type request in a print job. If the multipurpose feeder - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 85
Printer • Custom 6 Texture Each of the above menu items support the following three values as a second menu: - for Bond Texture paper. If you have print quality problems due to the texture of a paper, use TYPE, including the custom types. If a user-defined name is available, this name is displayed - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 86
Your Printer Paper Weight • Custom 5 Weight • Custom 6 Weight Each of the above menu items support the following three values as a second menu: - Light - Normal* - for each defined PAPER TYPE including the custom types. If a user-defined name is available, this name is displayed instead of Custom - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 87
The Duplex menu item is available only if the duplex option is installed. When Duplex is selected, the printer prints on both sides of the paper. With Duplex set to Off, the printer prints only on one side of the paper. You can print duplexed pages for certain size papers from any - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 88
prints page 1, page 1, page 2, page 2, page 3, page 3. Blank Pages Do Not Print* Print The Blank Pages setting is used to specify whether or not the printer includes blank pages with print jobs. When Blank Pages is set to Do Not Print, paper will be saved by not printing blank pages. * Factory - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 89
from the printer driver. For best results, in the printer driver select collated and set the number of copies to one. In your application select uncollated (if the option is available) and the number of copies you want. If the job is complex or exceeds the memory capacity of your printer, you may - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 90
. This may be helpful when there is more than one person using the printer. A blank page is added after each page when you select Between Pages. This or Separator Source is set to MP Feeder, when Configure MP is changed to Manual or First, then they are changed to Tray 1. See Configure MP on page - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 91
, 2-Up means two page images are printed on one page, 3-up means three page images are printed on one page, and so forth. The printer uses the Multipage Order, Multipage View and Multipage Border settings to determine the order and orientation of the page images and whether a border is printed - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 92
using Multipage Print. 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 examples below show the result of using each Multipage Order setting on a 4-up print job: Horizontal Portrait - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 93
View setting to select the orientation of the printed page with respect to the page images during Multipage Print. The Auto setting allows the printer to choose between portrait and landscape positioning. The Long Edge setting positions the printed page for reading assuming the long edge is the top - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 94
Demo Print Menus Select this menu item to print the Lexmark demo page. Press Select to print this test page. Print Fonts Print Directory Print Demo A list of the user default settings, the installed options, and the amount of printer memory available prints. This list also shows you the order of - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 95
Format Flash Restore Do Not Restore When you restore the factory default settings: • All downloaded resources (fonts, macros, and so on) in printer memory (RAM) are deleted. (Resources residing in the Flash Memory Option or Hard Disk with Adapter Option are unaffected.) • All menu settings are - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 96
the format operation is complete, the undeleted resources are loaded back into flash memory. 37 Insufficient Defrag Memory displays if printer memory is too full to perform the Flash Memory Defragment operation. See 37 Insufficient Defrag Memory on page 185 Format Disk Warning: Do not turn off the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 97
isolate the source of a print job problem. With Hex Trace selected, all data sent to the printer is printed in hexadecimal and character representation. Control codes are not executed. To exit Hex Trace, turn the printer Off (O) or perform a reset. To reset the printer, press Menu> or - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 98
Cancel Job displays only when the printer is processing a print job. Press Select to reset the printer. When you select Reset Printer, the printer resets to the user defaults that you selected. All downloaded resources (fonts, macros, and so on) in printer memory (RAM) are deleted. All data on - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 99
all the bins are full. If paper is removed from the linked bins between print jobs, the printer sends subsequent jobs to the bin that last received paper (active bin). Reset Active Bin instructs the printer to send subsequent print jobs to the first bin in the sequence of linked bins instead of - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 100
the print buffer. The menu item is only displayed when the Waiting message is displayed. This occurs if an incomplete job is sent to the printer or if an ASCII job is being printed. A print screen sent from your host computer or copying a DOS file are examples. * Factory default Using the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 101
and Menus Using Your Printer Quality Menu Use the following menu items to adjust the print quality for your specific printing needs. See . Use the Lightest value to further reduce image darkness and to preserve the toner supply. If you want a bolder line width, emphasis in graphics, or darker - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 102
Using Your Printer Quality Menu Selections (Continued) Menu Item Values and Functions of the Menu Items Toner Saver Off* On To get the most from your toner supply, set Toner Saver to On. If you set Toner Saver to On, print quality may be reduced. The level of Toner Saver may be adjusted by - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 103
Language Values and Functions of the Menu Items PCL Emulation* PS 2 Emulation The printer language defines how the computer communicates with the printer. Your computer uses printer languages to send print data to the printer, such as PCL emulation and PostScript Level 2 emulation. You can select - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 104
than is available. If Resource Save is On, the printer retains all permanent downloaded resources, such as fonts and macros, for all printer languages during language changes and printer resets. If the printer runs out of memory, 38 Memory Full appears on the display. If Resource Save is Off, the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 105
Feed command. • You select Print Buffer from the JOB MENU. See page 82 for more information. The print timeout counter does not start until the printer issues the Waiting message on the operator panel. Disabled 15 ... 65535 (40*) The Wait Timeout setting determines the amount of time in seconds the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 106
Disabled 56 Parallel Port x Disabled 61 Defective Disk 62 Disk Full 63 Unformatted Disk 80 Scheduled Maintenance Print Jobs on Disk? If one of these errors occurs and Auto Continue is Disabled, the printer stops and waits for operator intervention. When Auto Continue is set to a value for seconds - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 107
may be helpful to set Page Protect to On if you are having trouble getting a page to print properly because of complex page errors. If you still cannot get the page to print, your printer may not have enough memory to process the page. You may have to reduce the size and number - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 108
Display Language setting determines the language of the text that appears on the operator panel display. Off Single* Continuous Toner Alarm If you want the alarm to sound any time the printer requires intervention, select Single or Continuous. If you do not want the alarm to sound, select Off. Off - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 109
Using Your Printer Setup Menu Selections (Continued) Menu Item Values and Functions of the if the installed option is defective or is Read/Write or Write protected. 61 Defective Disk displays during printer power on. See 61 Defective Disk on page 189 for more information. Job Buffer Size can be - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 110
or Job Buffer Size is set to 100%. 61 Defective Disk displays during printer power on. See 61 Defective Disk on page 189 for more information. The item specifies the number of print jobs for which statistics are maintained on your printer hard disk. For example, if you set the limit to 10, the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 111
fonts appear in the Font Names menu. The values are Resident, Download, Flash, Disk, and All. Font Name For more information, see font name. After you select a font source, choose the specific font from the Font Name menu. The printer displays the font source abbreviation, font ID, and font name - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 112
symbols used when printing with a selected font. Symbol sets support the different requirements for languages or specific applications, such as math symbols for scientific text. The printer displays only the symbol sets supported for the selected font name. Portrait* Landscape The Orientation - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 113
Using Your Printer PCL Emul Menu Selections (Continued) Menu Item Values and Functions of select 198 mm, the width of the logical page is compatible with that of the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 5 printer. When you select 203 mm, the width of the logical page is wide enough to print eighty 10-pitch - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 114
menu items supports the following three values: - Off* - 0 ... 199 - None Only installed paper sources are displayed on the operator panel as values. However, you may set TRAY RENUMBER to uninstalled sources. The TRAY RENUMBER menu item lets you configure your printer to work with printer drivers or - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 115
automatically performs a carriage return after a line feed control command. Off* On The Auto LF after CR setting determines whether the printer automatically performs a line feed after a carriage return control command. * Factory Default Using the Operator Panel and Menus 99 Using the Operator - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 116
job stops processing, the error message prints, and the printer flushes the job. If Print PS Error is set Off and an error occurs, the job printer internal ROM storage device before any external devices. Select Flash/Disk to have the interpreter search Flash Memory, then Disk, and finally the printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 117
OPT 1 • PARALLEL OPT 2 • PARALLEL OPT 3 Parallel Option 1 to Parallel Option 3 are displayed if a Parallel Option card is installed in connectors 1 to 3 on the printer system board. The parallel functions for each card are displayed as values in the Parallel Option menu for that card. 101 Using the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 118
printer language. If both PCL SmartSwitch and PS SmartSwitch are set Off, the printer uses the language specified in the Printer Printer/Host Control Specification Developed by the NPA. This mode requires the printer printer does not perform any NPA processing. If NPA Mode is set to Auto, the printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 119
setting indicates the printer selects the buffer size based on the total memory available. Changing the Parallel Buffer setting automatically resets the printer. Off* On . Use Standard only if you experience parallel interface problems. Refer to the Technical Reference for more information - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 120
of the Menu Items Honor Init Parallel Mode 1 Off* On If you use a parallel interface, the Honor Init setting determines whether the printer honors hardware initialization requests from the computer. The computer requests initialization by activating the INIT signal on the parallel interface. Many - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 121
Serial Menu The Serial Menu is only displayed when a serial interface exists on the printer model as a standard feature or as an option. Serial interface is a standard feature on the Optra S 1855. The following menu items appear when you select SERIAL MENU. The second level of menus for Serial - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 122
printer language. If both PCL SmartSwitch and PS SmartSwitch are set Off, the printer uses the language specified in the Printer Printer/Host Control Specification Developed by the NPA. This mode requires the printer printer does not perform any NPA processing. If NPA Mode is set to Auto, the printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 123
the parallel, network, Infrared, Fax, and LocalTalk buffers. The Auto setting indicates the printer selects the buffer size based on the total memory available. Changing the Serial Buffer setting automatically resets the printer. Off* On The Job Buffering menu item does not display if the formatted - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 124
use a serial interface, you can select one of the preceding protocols and set it for each of the attached serial ports. The printer supports hardware handshaking, software handshaking, and combined hardware and software handshaking as indicated in the preceding list. Refer to the Technical Reference - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 125
an odd number of logical 1's per byte. The printer transmits XOFF and XON with odd parity. If the printer detects a parity error, the port sends X'5F' to the printer instead of the character sent by the host system. None The port expects no parity bit when it receives data. The port transmits XON - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 126
S 1855, and one option card can be installed in the Optra S 1625 and Optra S 1255. If Network Option cards are installed, you see NETWORK MENU on the display. Press Select. If the card is installed in connector 1 on the printer system board, the functions for that card are displayed as a value in - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 127
printer language. If both PCL SmartSwitch and PS SmartSwitch are set Off, the printer uses the language specified in the Printer Printer/Host Control Specification Developed by the NPA. This mode requires the printer printer does not perform any NPA processing. If NPA Mode is set to Auto, the printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 128
the parallel, serial, Infrared, Fax, and LocalTalk buffers. The Auto setting indicates the printer selects the buffer size based on the total memory available. Changing the Network Buffer setting automatically resets the printer. Off* On The Job Buffering menu item does not display if the formatted - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 129
. For example, if cards are installed into connectors 1 and 3, only Disabled, IR Option 1, and IR Option 3 are displayed. Off On* Setting PS SmartSwitch On lets the printer examine the data on the parallel interface connection and select PostScript Level 2 emulation if the data indicates that is the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 130
Printing Alliance Protocol, A Printer/Host Control Specification Developed by the NPA. This mode requires the printer to perform special processing of the printer selects the buffer size based on the total memory available. Changing the Infrared Buffer setting automatically resets the printer. Off - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 131
printer can receive before it must send an acknowledgment to the host computer. If Auto is selected, the printer automatically sets the window size during power-on reset your printer is situated in a bright or highly reflective environment, you may experience intermittent communication problems. If - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 132
the parallel interface connection and select PCL emulation if the data indicates that is the printer language. If both PCL SmartSwitch and PS SmartSwitch are set Off, the printer uses the language specified in the Printer Language menu as the default. If only one SmartSwitch setting is set Off, the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 133
Printing Alliance Protocol, A Printer/Host Control Specification Developed by the NPA. This mode requires the printer to perform special processing of the printer selects the buffer size based on the total memory available. Changing the LocalTalk Buffer setting automatically resets the printer. Off - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 134
hosts attempting to register for alerts are ignored. Changing the NPA Hosts setting automatically resets the printer. Lexmark (Printer Name) LocalTalk Addr This setting represents the printer model name. (LocalTalk Node Number) LocalTalk Zone The LocalTalk Address is actually the LocalTalk - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 135
, if cards are installed into connectors 1 and 3, only Disabled, Ser Option 1, and Ser Option 3 are displayed. Fax Baud Fax Data Bits Changing the Fax Port setting automatically resets the printer. 1200 2400 4800 9600 19200* 38400 57600 115200 Fax Baud lets you set the baud used by a serial port - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 136
the size of the parallel, serial, network, Infrared and LocalTalk buffers. The Auto setting indicates the printer selects the buffer size based on the total memory available. Changing the Fax Buffer setting automatically resets the printer. * Factory Default 120 Using the Operator Panel and Menus - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 137
the menus so that changes cannot be made to the printer settings: 1 Turn the printer power Off (O). 2 While pressing Go and Stop, turn the printer power On (|). 3 Release the buttons when Performing Self Test is displayed. When the printer self test is complete, the Ready message is displayed. Now - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 138
Using the Operator Panel and Menus Using Your Printer 122 Using the Operator Panel and Menus - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 139
Print Materials Using Your Printer Chapter 4 Your printer provides high quality printing on a variety of materials. A number of things must be considered before you print: For Information About... Avoiding Paper Jams Duplexing Print Material Specifications Characteristics Guidelines for: Card - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 140
Print Materials The print quality and feeding reliability you get with the printer and options can vary with the type and size of print lists the types of print material you can use with your printer. It indicates which paper sources can handle each type of print material. 124 Using Print Materials - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 141
to 24 lb bond) Note: The duplex option supports all paper weights and types that the printer supports except for transparencies and envelopes. 1 See "Grain Direction" on page 127 for specific recommendations. 2 Pressure sensitive area must enter the printer first. For example, the base enters last - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 142
directly affects print quality. If the paper is too rough, the toner does not fuse to the paper properly, resulting in poor print quality. If the paper is too smooth, it can cause paper feeding problems in the printer. Smoothness needs to be between 100 and 400 Sheffield points; however, smoothness - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 143
the paper affects both print quality and the ability of the printer to feed the paper properly. Leave the paper in its original the paper with a high degree of stability resulting in fewer paper feeding problems and better print quality. Paper containing fibers such as cotton possess characteristics - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 144
not forget to change the Paper Size setting when you use a source that does not support auto size sensing. • Make sure the Paper Type, Paper Texture, and Paper Weight whether the paper you've chosen is acceptable for laser printers. Preprinted Forms and Letterhead Use the following guidelines - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 145
inks that are not affected by the resin in the toner or the silicone in the fuser. Inks that are oxidation-set or oil-based should meet printer: • Some chemically treated papers used to make copies without carbon paper, also known as carbonless papers • Coated papers (erasable bond) • Multiple-part - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 146
Using Print Materials Using Your Printer Storing paper Properly storing the paper you buy helps ensure trouble-free printing. Use the following MP Feeder as the paper source and set the correct envelope size. The laser printing process heats envelopes to a temperature of 200oC (392oF). Use only - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 147
in a paper jam. Partial sheets will also contaminate your printer and your cartridge with adhesive, and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. Labels are one of the most difficult print materials for laser printers. A special fuser cleaner should be used for label application to optimize - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 148
based adhesives are generally preferred for cut-sheet label printers. The major adhesive problem is printer and cartridge contamination. Adhesive must be kept out of contact with paper path guides, drive rollers, charge roller, cartridge photoconductor drum, transfer roller, and detack fingers. This - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 149
to determine whether selected labels are appropriate for your printer. A stripped edge matrix of 3 mm (0.125 lend themselves to this design with few problems. Paper and dualweb designs require some testing to withstand pressure of 25 psi and fuser temperatures of 212°C (414°F) without creating - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 150
low peel strength adhesive may lead to peeling of vinyl labels, which will require printer servicing. Vinyls are non-absorbing, which leads to toner build-up in the fuser and may require special printer maintenance. Vinyls must have a topcoat to provide good toner adhesion. 134 Using Print Materials - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 151
polyester labels can be thinner, but requirements for topcoats and printer maintenance are similar to those for vinyl labels. Topcoats Topcoats Topcoats affect the print quality and adhesion of toner to the label (fuse grade). To prevent fuser damage, topcoats must be able to withstand temperatures - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 152
Printer should be ironed to reduce the thickness caused by the perforation process and to reduce nesting of forms. Edges should be smooth and clean with no roll-over. Laser the sheet will contaminate your printer and cartridge, and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. When using vinyl, - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 153
Printer especially through the backing material. Die-cuts should be at least 1 mm (0.04 in.) from printed areas. Back slits or pop-out windows are not recommended. A non-print area (waste strip) around the outer edge of the sheet is also recommended as part (0.125 in.) Driver's Edge Non-Print - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 154
of forms may cause nesting or interlocking that leads to paper handling or jamming problems. After printing approximately 10,000 page sides of card stock (or each time you replace the print cartridge), complete the following steps to maintain printer feeding reliability: 138 Using Print Materials - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 155
buying large quantities. We recommend the Lexmark Optra 1200 dpi Laser Printer transparency, part number 1402809 (A4-size sheets) or 1402810 (letter-size sheets). The Paper Type setting should be set to Transparency to prevent jams. See page 64. The laser printing process heats transparencies to - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 156
and optional paper sources for your printer model and also includes sensing capabilities for each paper source. See pages 2, 3, and 4 for illustrations showing standard and optional paper sources. Standard Trays Source/Features Standard trays Optra S 1255 Optra S 1625 Optra S 1855 250-sheet input - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 157
Using Your Printer Multipurpose Feeder Source/Features Standard, holds 100 sheets 75 g/m2 (20 lb) • Paper Size No Sensing • Paper Out Yes Sensing • Paper Low No Sensing Optional Drawers Source/Features Optional drawers Note: An optional drawer consists of a support unit and a tray. For example, - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 158
Using Your Printer Optional Envelope Feeder Source/ Features Envelope Feeder • Paper Size Sensing • Paper Out Sensing • Paper Low Sensing Installable option No Yes No See "Loading a Paper Tray" on page 146 for instructions on loading any of the standard or optional paper trays. See "Multipurpose - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 159
Using Your Printer Paper Source Specifications Standard Sizes (width by length) Universal Sizes print materials, see page 125. Note: The duplex option supports all standard sizes loaded into all sources except the envelope feeder. It supports Universal sizes within the limits of 148 x 182 mm (5. - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 160
Using Your Printer Paper Size Specifications The following list includes the paper x 14 in.) unless the size is specified by your software application. Note: The duplex option supports all standard sizes. It supports Universal sizes within the limits of 148 x 182 mm (5.83 x 7.17 in.) as the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 161
Using Your Printer Using Print Materials Envelope Size Specifications Envelope sizes in the following table are displayed in the PAPER SIZE menu when you select Env Feeder, MP Feeder Size, or Manual Env Size as the paper source. Env Feeder refers to the optional envelope feeder. Envelope Size - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 162
Using Print Materials Using Your Printer automatic linking feature. For example, if you using. This information is usually indicated on the paper package. Loading a Paper Tray Complete these instructions to load paper, card stock, labels, or transparencies in any of the standard or optional trays - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 163
Using Print Materials Using Your Printer 2 Squeeze the width guide lever and slide the width guide to the far right side of the tray. Width Guide (squeeze here) Note: Before you put paper in the tray, adjust the tray size for your paper. This example shows how to adjust for letter - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 164
Using Your Printer 3 Squeeze the length guide lever and slide the length guide to the correct position for the paper size you are loading. Paper Size Indicators Paper Capacity Mark Length Guide Lever Top Edge Length Guide Note: Do not fill paper above the paper capacity mark (fill line) on the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 165
Using Print Materials Using Your Printer 5 Place the paper into the paper tray with the recommended print side face down and the bottom edge going in first toward the paper length guide. Do not overload. Use the paper capacity mark and the top edge of the length guide as a reference for filling the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 166
Using Print Materials Using Your Printer For simplex (single-sided) printing on letterhead paper, place the printed design side face down with the top on letterhead paper, place the printed design side face up with the top of the page nearest the length guide. Length Guide 150 Using Print Materials - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 167
Using Print Materials Using Your Printer 6 Squeeze the width guide lever and slide the width guide to the left until it lightly rests against the edge of the paper stack. Width Guide (squeeze here) 7 Turn the knob for the paper size window to show the size of the paper you are loading, for example, - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 168
be loaded into all standard or optional trays, and the multipurpose feeder. Duplexing can place heavy demands on printer memory. However, the standard memory installed in your printer is sufficient for most duplexed jobs printed at 600 dpi. Duplexing very complex jobs, particularly when the print - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 169
) The following table gives information on standard and optional paper exits for your printer model: Optra S 1255 and Exit Optra S 1625 Optra S 1855 Optra S 2455 Standard Bin located on top of the printer Holds 250 sheets1 Holds 250 sheets1 Holds 500 sheets1 Note: Referred to as Standard - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 170
Using Print Materials Using Your Printer The following illustration shows standard and optional (highlighted) paper exits for the Optra S 2455. Bin 3 Bin 2 Bin 1 Standard Bin See "Installing an Optional Output Expander" on page 282 for more information. 154 Using Print Materials - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 171
Using Print Materials Using Your Printer Tips for Avoiding Paper Jams By carefully selecting procedures in "Loading a Paper Tray" on page 146 to load paper properly. Make sure the adjustable guides are positioned correctly. • Do not overload the paper trays. Make sure the paper is under the paper - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 172
Using Print Materials Using Your Printer 156 Using Print Materials - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 173
printer, is standard on the Optra S 1855, Optra S 1625, and Optra S 1255. It can be closed when you are not using it, making the printer more tray. You can load approximately 100 sheets of 75 g/m2 (20 lb) paper of a specific size at a time. You can load approximately 12 envelopes at a time. You can - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 174
at a time in the multipurpose feeder. • To achieve the best possible print quality, use only high- quality print media that is designed for use in laser printers. For more guidelines on paper, see "Print Materials" on page 124. • To prevent paper jams, do not add paper when there is still paper in - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 175
Multipurpose Feeder Using Your Printer Opening the Multipurpose Feeder 1 Push the lower release latch on the front left side to the right to release the multipurpose feeder door (lower front door). The multipurpose feeder door drops open and stops in place. Multipurpose Feeder 159 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 176
Multipurpose Feeder Using Your Printer 2 Locate the metal bar in the recessed area on the multipurpose feeder. 3 Pull the metal bar straight out to extend the multipurpose feeder to its full-length position to hold longer paper. 160 Multipurpose Feeder - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 177
paper jams and ensures trouble-free printing. Do not remove any paper tray while a job is printing from the multipurpose feeder or Busy is displayed on the operator panel. Doing so may cause a paper jam. Never add print materials to the multipurpose feeder while the printer is printing from the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 178
Multipurpose Feeder Using Your Printer 2 Slide the colored paper width guide to the far right on the multipurpose feeder. 3 Prepare the print material for loading. • For paper and envelopes: - Flex paper or fan envelopes back and - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 179
Multipurpose Feeder Using Your Printer • For transparencies: - Hold the transparencies by the edges and avoid touching the print side. - Fan the stack of transparencies to prevent feeding failures. Be careful not to scratch or leave fingerprints on the print sides. Multipurpose Feeder 163 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 180
Multipurpose Feeder Using Your Printer 4 Notice the print materials stack height limiter on the left side of the multipurpose feeder. Use it as a guide for stack height when loading print materials. Stack Height Limiter 5 Load one type of print material in the multipurpose feeder. Do not mix types. - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 181
multipurpose feeder first. Note: Do not feed stamped envelopes. The stamp is shown for placement only. WARNING: Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer. Multipurpose Feeder Multipurpose Feeder 165 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 182
Multipurpose Feeder Using Your Printer • Load transparencies with the left edge of the stack against the stack height limiter. 166 Multipurpose Feeder - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 183
up. The top edge of the sheet with the logo should enter the printer first. • Load letterhead paper for duplex printing with the design face down. The top edge of the sheet with the logo should enter the printer last. Note: See "Print Materials" on page 124 for information on selecting types - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 184
Multipurpose Feeder Using Your Printer 6 Slide the print material into the multipurpose feeder as far as it will is too deep or push the stack in too far. 8 Slide the paper width guide to the left until it lightly touches the stack of print material. Do not bend the print material. 168 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 185
paper source from your software application, and then select the paper size and type from both your software application and from the printer operator panel. To set the printer operator panel: 1 Make sure the PAPER SIZE for the multipurpose feeder (MP Feeder Size) is set to the correct size paper - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 186
Multipurpose Feeder Using Your Printer Closing the Multipurpose Feeder 1 Remove print material from the multipurpose feeder. 2 Push the metal bar straight back to collapse the multipurpose feeder to its short-length position. 3 Close the multipurpose feeder door. 170 Multipurpose Feeder - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 187
not in use, you can use your printer to receive faxes. Outgoing faxes are not supported. Note: Although some Optra S models may be configured with multiple instructions for disabling receive-only fax on page 173. If you decide to reactivate receive-only fax, make sure you follow the instructions - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 188
Modem Cable Phone Cord 4 Turn the modem power On. It is very important that you power on the modem before you power on the printer. 5 Turn the printer power On (|). 6 From the operator panel, select FAX MENU, Fax Port. Select the serial port connected to the modem. For more information on FAX - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 189
the following steps: 1 From the printer operator panel, select FAX MENU, Fax Port, Disable. Wait for the printer to reset. 2 Turn the modem power Off. 3 Turn the printer power Off (O). 4 Disconnect the modem cable from the printer serial port. 5 Turn the printer power On (|). Receive-only Fax 173 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 190
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display. Status messages give information about the current state of the printer. Attendance messages indicate printer errors that you must resolve. Service messages indicate printer failures that may require servicing. Status Messages The first line (line 1) on the display provides information - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 194
printer is reset to activate a printer setting printer language Note: The printer indicator light blinks while the printer is processing data. • Press Stop to take the printer reset the printer, press Menu> or or - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 195
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or or or - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 197
memory, a 38 Memory Full error occurs. Res Reduced displays for the duration of the current job. The printer is deleting any print jobs in process and restoring all printer settings to user reset the printer, press Menu> or or - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 198
problems. The message displays when the printer maintenance counter determines 250,000 pages have printed. These components are in a maintenance kit available from Lexmark. This message continues to display until the maintenance kit items are installed and your service provider resets the printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 199
is opened. To utilize the remaining toner, remove the print cartridge and shake it gently. Reinstall the same print cartridge. See page 15 for directions to reinstall the print cartridge. Before the toner supply is depleted, the printer might display the Toner Low message again until you replace - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 200
information. Attendance Message 31 Defective Print Cartridge 32 Unsupported Print Cartridge 34 Short Paper Meaning and Required Action The . Press Select. • To reset the printer, press Menu> or or - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 201
or or or - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 202
downloaded fonts or macros. • Install additional memory. The following button actions are possible: • Press Go to clear the message. The printer Press Select. • To reset the printer, press Menu> or or - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 203
memory card to hold the data that was sent. If the flash is read/write protected, use MarkVision to restore write access. • Press Go to clear the message and continue processing. All downloaded until Reset Printer is on the second line. Press Select. The printer detects an unformatted flash memory - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 204
or serial interface parameters (protocol, baud, parity, data bits) are correct. The following button actions are possible: • Press Go to clear the message and continue printing the job. The print job may not print correctly. • To reset the printer, press Menu> or - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 205
errors is suppressed until the menus are entered or the printer is reset. • Make sure the Parallel Buffer menu item in the printer can have only one hard disk option installed. Turn the printer off and remove the extra option. The printer detects that an incompatible option is installed on an Optra - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 206
Maintenance 81 Engine Code CRC Failure 88 Toner Low 200 Paper Jam Remove Cartridge Meaning and Required Action The printer problems. The message displays when the printer maintenance counter determines 250,000 pages have printed. These components are in a maintenance kit available from Lexmark - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 207
Jam Check MP Feeder Meaning and Required Action The printer detects a paper jam under the printer cartridge and further back in the printer. Open the upper front door, remove the print cartridge, and remove the jammed print material. Reinstall the cartridge and close the door. See "200 and 201 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 208
Auto (for Auto, if memory is available). These service messages indicate printer failures that may require service. Turn the printer Off (O), wait for about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer On (|). If the error recurs, write down the error number, the problem, and a detailed description. Call - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 209
line 2 of the display, one of the following is shown: : A user-defined name, created using the MarkVision utility, for custom type 1 through 6. The name is second line. Press Select. • To reset the printer, press Menu> or or - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 210
and back on. If the error recurs, turn the printer off, remove the device, and call for service. The upper front door is open or the print cartridge is not installed. Close the door or install the print cartridge, then close the door. The duplex rear door is open. Close the duplex rear door - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 211
line 2 of the display, one of the following is shown: : A user-defined name, created using the MarkVision utility, for custom type 1 through 6. The name is second line. Press Select. • To reset the printer, press Menu> or or - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 212
printer is requesting paper, envelopes, or other print material to be manually fed from the multipurpose feeder. One of the following items displays on line 2: : A user To reset the printer, press Menu> or or - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 213
Menu> or or or or - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 214
Paper Meaning and Required Action The printer determines that all output bins (standard bin or output options) are bins. Remove the print material from all the output bins and press Go. The printer determines that all of the output bins in the named linked set are full. < - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 215
about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer On (|). This often fixes the problem. The tables in this chapter define some printing problems and what you can do to resolve them. If the suggested corrective action doesn't fix the problem, call your service representative. Solving Printer Problems 199 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 216
displays. If the messages do not display, turn the printer power Off (O) and call Lexmark Technical Support. The settings are being overridden by settings in the software application, the printer driver, or the printer utilities. Printing Problems Problem Job prints from a different tray or on the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 217
to Heavy. • Verify that the print material is within the printer specifications. • If the problem continues, call Lexmark Technical Support. Toner appears on the back of the printed page. Toner fog or background shading appears on the page. Toner is on the transfer roll. To help prevent this, do - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 218
installation to the host computer and the fonts are supported by the software application. Image quality is poor. Resolution was automatically reduced. Reduce the complexity of the job or add additional memory. See "Res Reduced" on page 181. Solving Printer Problems 202 Solving Printer Problems - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 219
Caring for Your Printer Problem Part or all of the page is printed in black. Action • Check the print cartridge to see if it is installed correctly. See page 15 for directions. • Area menu setting in the SETUP MENU. Set the value to Normal. Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems 203 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 220
Caring for Your Printer Solving Printer Problems Option Problems Problem Option does not operate correctly after it is installed. 204 Solving Printer Problems Action If your printer is an Optra S 1855, make sure the option is marked with a colored circle, indicating that it is compatible with an - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 221
up. Turn the printer power On (|) and verify the installation. If the printer does not recognize that the option is installed, call for service. Check the menu setting or the software application to make sure the option is selected or enabled. Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems 205 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 222
Your Printer Problem Option does not operate correctly after it is installed. Action Tri-Port Option: The connection is made by plugging the card into a connector on the printer system board. See "Tri-Port Interface Option Card" on page 310. Check that it is securely connected. For Macintosh users - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 223
network card to allow Macintosh connection. • Verify that the printer is set up correctly in CHOOSER. For Windows users: • Turn Direct to Port Off in the PostScript driver. • Verify that Enable Tabs is not selected under the port settings. Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems 207 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 224
Updated Drivers and Utilities" on page 47. The CD contains an Adobe Acrobat file with a complete list of Printer Command Language (PCL) escape codes. Optra S 2455, Optra S 1625, and Optra S 1255 require an optional adapter to allow serial attachment. The TriPort Interface option card supports serial - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 225
clear all paper from the paper path. Press Go to resume printing. The printer prints a new copy of the page that jammed if Jam Recovery is set " illustration on page 210 shows the path the paper travels through the printer and the options. The path varies depending on the paper source and paper - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 226
Jams Caring for Your Printer Paper Jam Areas Note: For printer models with the Multipurpose Feeder, if a jam occurs in the multipurpose feeder, you receive a 250 Paper Jam attendance message. The 260 Paper Jam is shown here for a jam in the optional envelope feeder for the Optra S 2455. Both types - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 227
and covers, remove paper trays, and remove options to access paper jam areas. If your printer has a multipurpose feeder, it is visible when the lower front door is opened. The following illustration shows the Optra S 2455. Upper Front Door Lower Front Door (down when Envelope Feeder is installed - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 228
The paper is jammed in the area under the print cartridge, so this requires removing the print cartridge from the printer. With a 201 attendance message, the jam is farther back in the printer, so you need to reach in farther to grasp the paper. In this case, the page could have jammed when - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 229
Caring for Your Printer 4 Pull the paper up and toward you. Clearing Jams 5 Reinstall the print cartridge. (See page 15 for instructions on reinstalling the print cartridge.) 6 Close the upper front door. Note: If there is resistance to the paper, and it does not move immediately when you pull, - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 230
door: • the paper jams before reaching the standard output bin • the paper jams in the rear of the printer when a page enters the duplex option to print on the second side • the paper jams after it starts into the standard output bin, but before - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 231
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer 2 Determine how to remove the paper based on what part of the paper is visible. • If the straight out toward you. Note: If paper is still in the fuser area, open the upper front door to release the fuser rollers and free the paper for removal. • If an end of - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 232
paper and it does not move immediately when you pull, stop pulling. Remove the print cartridge, then return to the back of the printer at the rear door area. Pull the paper out. 3 Close the rear door. Exiting the next step. 2 Open the upper front door to release the fuser rollers. 216 Clearing Jams - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 233
straight out. Clearing Jams Note: Usually with a jam located in this area, there is another jam behind the rear door of the printer. See "Before Reaching the Standard Output Bin or Entering to the Duplex Option" on page 214 for instructions on how to remove this type of jam. Clearing Jams 217 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 234
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer 230 Paper Jam - Check Duplex Jams in the following three areas the duplex option, inside the duplex option, or exiting the duplex option to go back to the printer to exit after printing) Note: To avoid tearing paper when removing the duplex front access cover, - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 235
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer 1 Locate the latch bar under the hand cutout on the duplex front access cover and push the latch bar up. Latch Bar Duplex Front Access - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 236
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer 3 Pull the paper straight up and out. Since you already have the duplex front access cover pulled out, continue with the following section. 220 Clearing Jams - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 237
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer Inside the Duplex Option Up to two sheets of paper are lying behind the duplex front access cover inside the duplex option. back into the duplex option. Make sure it snaps into place. 4 Slide the 250-sheet input tray back into the printer. Clearing Jams 221 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 238
Caring for Your Printer Back of the Duplex Option 1 Push the button as shown. The duplex rear door opens. 2 Raise the duplex rear door. It remains in place. Clearing the inner wall, try to grasp it and pull it out. If you cannot grasp it, see "Inside the Duplex Option" on page 221 for instructions. - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 239
only a short piece of the paper is visible up toward the rear of the printer, do not pull the paper out. The paper may be easier to access from inside the printer. See page 212 for instructions to remove the paper. However, if most of the paper is visible, continue with the following - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 240
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer 4 Close the duplex rear door by pressing the center of optional 250-sheet drawer installed with other optional drawers or with the standard dual 500-sheet drawer for the Optra S 2455) • between a tray, the duplex option, and the 250-sheet input tray To avoid - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 241
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer Incline Surface of a Tray or Between Two Trays If your paper is being see the difference as soon as you pull the tray out. 1 Pull the paper tray half way out of the support unit. 2 Look for paper in the paper tray and remove it based on how it is jammed: • If - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 242
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer • If the paper is between two trays, when you pull the tray out of the support unit, the top edge of the paper springs out toward you. Pull the paper straight up, and then out. 3 Slide the paper tray back into the support unit. Note: If you do - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 243
Your Printer Between Three Trays This type of jam may occur if you are using legal-size paper in the trays or if you have an optional 250-sheet drawer installed with other optional drawers or with the standard dual 500-sheet drawer. 1 Pull the paper tray out of the support unit - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 244
Caring for Your Printer 3 Pull the paper tray out of the support unit that is above the tray you just . 6 Slide the paper tray back into the support unit. Note: With this type of jam, there may be another jam under the print cartridge. Remove the print cartridge and look for a paper jam. Remove any - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 245
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer Between Tray, Duplex Option, and 250-Sheet Input Tray Note: To avoid tearing paper when opening the duplex front access cover, pull the duplex front access cover out gently and slowly. 1 Pull the paper tray out of the support unit. If only a short piece of the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 246
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer 3 Push the latch bar up and pull the duplex front access cover straight out from the duplex option. Duplex Front Access Cover 230 Clearing Jams - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 247
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer 4 Pull the 250-sheet input tray out of the printer. • If you see the edge of the paper in the 250-sheet input tray: a Pull the paper down and out. Clearing Jams 231 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 248
tray: a Push the 250-sheet input tray back into the printer. b Push the upper release latch on the front left side of the printer to the right to release the upper front door. c Raise the upper front door. d Remove the print cartridge. You should see the leading edge of the paper now. e Locate - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 249
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer f Pull the paper up and toward you. g Reinstall the print cartridge. (See page 15 for instructions on reinstalling the print cartridge.) 5 Close the upper front door. Clearing Jams 233 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 250
may occur in two ways to result in a 260 attendance message: • at entry into the optional envelope feeder • between the envelope feeder and the printer To avoid tearing envelopes, pull envelopes out gently and slowly. Note: To resolve the paper jam attendance messages, you must clear all paper from - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 251
the stack, the envelope on the bottom is jammed. 1 Slide the attached envelope weight up. 2 Flip the envelope weight over and back toward the printer. 3 Remove the stack of envelopes from the envelope feeder. 4 Pull the jammed envelope straight out toward you. 5 Replace the stack of envelopes in the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 252
1 Slide the attached envelope weight up. 2 Flip the envelope weight over and back toward the printer. 3 Remove the stack of envelopes from the envelope feeder. 4 Push the envelope support to the closed position. 5 Open the upper front door. 6 Pull the envelope feeder up slightly and straight out - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 253
out toward you. Note: You may have to remove the print cartridge before you can pull the envelope out. 8 Close the upper front door. 9 Align the tabs on the envelope feeder with the slots on both sides of the printer and gently push the envelope feeder into the opening until it snaps - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 254
Caring for Your Printer 27x Paper Jam - Check Bin x Jams in the following three areas result in a 27x attendance message. x represents the optional output expander number where the jam - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 255
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer In an Output Expander Tray Paper jams as it exits to an output expander tray and a long portion of the paper is visible. 1 Pull the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 256
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer 2 Locate and push the output expander rear door latches in toward the center. The rear door opens and drops down fully. 240 Clearing Jams - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 257
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer 3 Loosen the paper if it is caught in feeder rollers. Then, pull the paper straight out. 4 Close the output expander rear door. Make sure both rear door latches are closed. Clearing Jams 241 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 258
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer Between Output Expanders You should be able to remove the paper jam from the output expander indicated by the message; however, in this case you - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 259
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer 3 Pull the paper straight out from the expander that has more clearance space to access the jam. While you have two output expander rear doors - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 260
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer In an Output Expander Tray, But Resistance Paper jams as it exits to an output expander tray and a short portion of the paper is visible. - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 261
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer 4 Pull the paper from the back area of the output expander straight out toward you. Pull the paper from the output expander with more clearance space. 5 Close both of the output expander rear doors. Make sure all rear door latches are closed. Clearing Jams 245 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 262
Clearing Jams Caring for Your Printer 246 Clearing Jams - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 263
replaced. For your convenience, Lexmark offers a maintenance kit that contains the routine maintenance parts needed for the Optra S 2455. To purchase a maintenance kit, contact Lexmark or the place where you bought your printer. We recommend that the maintenance kit items be installed by a trained - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 264
the Toner Low message. You will want to have it on hand when the current one no longer prints satisfactorily. There are three recommended print cartridges specifically designed for your printer. PrebateTM Print Cartridge Part Numbers* 1382920 1382925 1382929 (cartridge, shipped with label fuser - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 265
. 2 Clean the printer. 3 Install the new print cartridge. 4 Replace the fuser cleaner. 5 Follow the instructions on the new print cartridge box to recycle the used cartridge. When you return a used cartridge, you contribute to a worldwide recycling effort at no cost to you. Note: Lexmark does not - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 266
Maintaining Your Printer Caring for Your Printer Ordering a Charge Roll Kit We recommend you order a new charge roll kit when toner fog or background shading appears on printed pages. Order Lexmark part number 1382990. Installation instructions are included in the kit. If you're in the U.S. or - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 267
Installing Options - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 268
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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. Other options are installed on the printer system board inside the printer. Use the table on the following page to find the information you need to - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 270
Printer Memory Option Flash Memory Option Optional Drawers Standard Dual 500-sheet Drawer for the Optra printer, the standard dual 500-sheet drawer for the Optra S 2455, and options, view each piece as a separate part. Always install or remove a part by itself. For example, do not pick up the printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 271
500-sheet drawer depending on which printer model you have: Optional drawers Optra S 1255 Optra S 1625 Optra S 2455 Optra S 1855 • 250-sheet drawer one optional drawer. Each optional drawer consists of a support unit and a paper tray. All support units and trays are installed in the same manner. - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 272
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. Note: Decide on a location to set the support unit. The printer will be placed on top of it, so allow enough clearance space. The location must - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 273
used. Optional Drawers 4 Notice the following parts located on the top surface of any optional support unit: the tab, the round hole, printer, continue with step 8 on page 259. Note: If you have a duplex option, install it after you install all support units and before you install the printer - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 274
packing material and tape from the paper tray 7 Grasp the support unit on each side at opposite corners and lower it onto the top of the previous support unit. Be sure the edges of both support units are aligned so that all the parts (tab, round hole, four square holes) fit in the matching - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 275
CAUTION: Make sure your fingers are not under the printer when you set it down. 9 Place the printer on top of the support unit. Be sure the edges of the printer and the support unit are aligned so that all the parts fit. The right side of the printer is aligned with the options. Hand Grip Optional - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 276
panel, set the PAPER TYPE menu setting for each paper source. Note: The 250-sheet input tray in the printer is Tray 1. Trays for support units installed under the printer are numbered Tray 2 down to Tray 5 depending on the number of optional drawers installed. For more information, see "Paper - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 277
lower front door. It can be removed when you are not using it, making the printer more compact. You may install the envelope feeder without turning the printer off first, but do not remove it when the printer is on. The message Reattach Envelope Feeder displays if you remove the envelope feeder when - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 278
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. 1 Turn the printer power Off (O). 2 Push the lower release latch on the front left side of the printer to the right to release the door. Envelope Feeder Option 262 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 279
Installing Options The door drops open and stops in place. Envelope Feeder Option 3 Grasp the lower right corner of the envelope feeder connector door and pull it up. The connector is exposed. Envelope Feeder Connector Door Envelope Feeder Option 263 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 280
the opening until it snaps into place. The envelope feeder tilts downward at a slight angle if it is installed properly. Slots 5 Turn the printer power On (|). Note: Verify that the envelope feeder is installed properly. See "Verifying the Installation of Options" on page 325. 264 Envelope Feeder - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 281
quality, use only high- quality print material that is designed for use in laser printers. For more guidelines on envelopes, see "Print Materials" on page 124. the Envelope Feeder The envelope support has three positions: fully closed (pushed in toward printer) for short envelopes, extended to - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 282
Envelope Feeder Option Installing Options 2 Slide the attached envelope weight up. 3 Flip the envelope weight over and back toward the printer. It stays in place. 4 Slide the envelope edge guide to the far right. 266 Envelope Feeder Option - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 283
edges of the envelopes from sticking together and helps them feed properly. Note: When you load envelopes, do not exceed the maximum stack height of 64.7 mm (2.55 in.). The envelope feeder holds a maximum of 85 envelopes (75 g/m2, 20 lb bond). Envelope Feeder Option 267 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 284
feed stamped envelopes. The stamp is shown for placement only. WARNING: Never use envelopes with clasps, snaps, windows, coated linings, or self-stick adhesives. These envelopes may severely damage the printer. See "Envelope Guidelines" on page 130 for more information. 268 Envelope Feeder Option - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 285
Envelope Feeder Option Installing Options 8 Slide the envelope edge guide to the left until it lightly touches the side of the stack. Make sure the envelopes do not buckle. 9 Rotate the envelope weight back toward you and lower it to the stack. Envelope Feeder Option 269 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 286
paper source from your software application, and then select the paper size and type from both your software application and from the printer operator panel. To set the printer operator panel: 1 Make sure the PAPER SIZE for the envelope feeder (Env Feeder Size) is set to the correct envelope size - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 287
Envelope Feeder Option Installing Options Removing the Envelope Feeder 1 Remove envelopes from the envelope feeder. 2 Push the envelope support to the closed position. Envelope Feeder Option 271 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 288
Envelope Feeder Option Installing Options 3 Open the upper front door. 4 Pull the envelope feeder up slightly and straight out of the printer. Set it aside. 5 Close both front doors. 272 Envelope Feeder Option - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 289
152. Installing the Duplex Option If you are stacking several options, see "Adding Options to the Printer" on page 253 before you install the duplex option. Note: Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a colored circle. If the option is not labeled with a colored circle, do - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 290
installed drawers. You can remove the 250-sheet input tray from its slot to make the printer lighter. Note: Make sure your fingers are not under the printer when you set it down. 6 Notice the following parts located on the top of any other drawer: the tab, the round hole, and the four - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 291
Duplex Option Installing Options 7 Lift and lower the duplex option onto the top optional or standard paper drawer. Be sure the edges of the duplex option are aligned with the drawer underneath so that all the parts fit. Duplex Option 275 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 292
on the duplex option: the tab, the round hole, and the four square holes. These are exactly like the same parts on an optional or standard paper drawer. The printer has matching holes on its bottom surface that align with these parts. Tab Round Hole Square Hole Duplex Option 276 Duplex Option - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 293
it onto the duplex option. Be sure the edges of the printer and the duplex option are aligned so that all the parts fit. Hand Grip 10 Reconnect any disconnected cables. 11 Plug in the printer power cord. 12 Turn the printer power On (|). Note: Verify that the duplex option is installed properly - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 294
the operator panel or from your software application if it supports duplex printing. If the software setting differs from the operator from the operator panel, but the software specifies single-sided printing, the printer prints single-sided pages. When the Duplex Option is installed, the PAPER - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 295
Installing Options Long edge binding means all pages are attached along the long edge of the page (the left edge of a portrait-printed page and the top edge of a landscape-printed page). For example, the pages of this book were printed using long-edge binding. The following illustration shows long - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 296
and type of paper with the duplex option as you use with the printer. You can use overhead transparencies or envelopes for single-sided printing when the but not selected. See the table on page 125 and "Paper Size Specifications" on page 144 for more information on selecting paper. For information on - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 297
Expanders Installing Options Output Expanders Chapter 15 You can install up to three optional output expanders on an Optra S 2455 or Optra S 1855. They are mounted on top of the printer or on top of each other. Your printer may have up to five paper sources, so you may need more than just the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 298
Installing Options brackets could cause damage, such as scratches or cuts, to tabletops or fabrics. Installing an Optional Output Expander Note: 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 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 299
Output Expanders Installing Options 2 Grasp the top cover and pull it up to remove it. The top portion of the printer is exposed. Output Expanders 283 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 300
on each side of the output expander into the mounting slots located on each side of the exposed area in the top portion of the printer. To help maintain alignment of the brackets to the slots, align the right and back edges of the output expander with the corresponding edges of - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 301
Output Expanders Installing Options If you follow these steps to install a output expander on top of another one, the mounting slots on the output expander look as shown: Output Expanders 285 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 302
Output Expanders Installing Options 4 Locate the four tabs on the output expander tray and the four slots on the output expander. There are two of each on each side. 5 Hold the output expander tray on both sides and tilt the front toward you. Slide the lower tabs on the tray fully into the lower - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 303
Installing Options 6 Rotate the output expander tray upward from the front and slide the upper tabs on the tray into the upper slots on the output expander. The tabs click in place. Output Expanders Note: At this point, you may attach another output expander to the output expander you just - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 304
output expander. Tabs Top Cover Note: Verify that the output expander is installed properly. See "Verifying the Installation of Options" on page 325. 9 Turn the printer power On (|). 288 Output Expanders - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 305
Output Expanders Installing Options Removing an Output Expander Tray To remove the output expander tray: 1 Hold the edge of the tray and lift it up so the lower tabs come out of the slots on the output expander. Output Expanders 289 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 306
Output Expanders Installing Options 2 Pull the tray straight out toward you to remove the upper tabs from the output expander slots. 290 Output Expanders - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 307
if it supports output bin printer standard bin, which is shown on the operator panel as Standard Bin. When one output option is installed, the PAPER MENU includes an additional value for the Output Bin setting, which is Bin 1. For example, if all optional output expanders are installed for the Optra - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 308
switches to the next installed output option. When the standard bin and all output options are full, the printer issues the Remove Paper All Output Bins message. The Link Optional setting causes all output options to be linked together as though they are one - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 309
Board Complete the following steps before you install a printer memory option, flash memory option, or an option card. Instructions for installing and using the options follow these steps. 1 Turn the printer power Off (O) and unplug the printer power cord. 2 Disconnect all cables from the back - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 310
Memory and Option Cards Installing Options 3 Press down and pull on the side door latches to release the door. 4 Remove the side door, and lay it aside. 294 Memory and Option Cards - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 311
Memory and Option Cards Installing Options 5 Loosen the six screws on the shield. Do not remove the screws. Screws 6 Grasp the tabs and slide the shield up until the top three screws fit into the three keyholes on the shield. Holding the shield by the tabs, lift it off. Memory and Option Cards 295 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 312
for the option you want to install. Memory Connector 1 Memory Connector 2 Flash Memory Connector Option Card Connector 1 Option Card Connector 2 Option Card Connector 3 8 Continue to the appropriate section for installation instructions: - See "Printer Memory Option" on page 299. - See "Flash - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 313
options on the printer system board, follow these steps to reattach the shield and side door. 1 Grasp the shield by the tabs and align the three keyholes on the shield with the top three screws. Holding the shield by the tabs, slide it down. Tighten all six screws. Memory and Option Cards - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 314
Memory and Option Cards Installing Options 2 Holding the side door slightly to the left of the printer, slide the door to the right into the notches on the shield. The door hinges fit into the notches. 3 Close the side door, pressing on - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 315
Options Printer Memory Option The printer memory option increases the amount of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) in the printer. Additional printer memory allows the printer to print complex jobs and operate more efficiently. Anything that is stored in printer memory is lost when the printer is - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 316
Installing Options Installing a Printer Memory Option Install one memory option in memory connector 1. If you are installing two memory options, install the second one in memory connector 2. Memory Connector 1 Memory Connector 2 Memory and Option Cards Before you install a memory option, follow - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 317
connection points pointing toward the system board and the notch toward the front of the printer. Connection Points Notch 3 Insert the memory option all the way into the connector at a 45° angle, and rotate it down until it snaps into place. Memory and Option Cards Memory and Option Cards 301 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 318
connector 2. 6 If you need to install another option on the system board: - See "Flash Memory Option" on page 304. - See "Option Cards" on page 308. 7 See "Closing the Printer System Board" on page 297 to reattach the shield and side door. Note: To verify that the option is installed properly, see - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 319
you did not save the packaging, wrap it in paper and store it in a box. 5 If you need to install a replacement memory option or other option on the system board: - See "Printer Memory Option" on page 299. - See "Flash Memory Option" on page 304. - See "Option Cards" on page 308. 6 See "Closing the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 320
macros. Information stored in flash memory is retained when the printer is turned off and can be quickly retrieved by the printer. You can buy Flash Memory Options with 1MB, 2MB or 4MB of flash memory. Use MarkVision to download fonts, symbol sets, or macros to flash memory. Refer to the Technical - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 321
with the connection points pointing toward the system board and the notch toward the top of the printer. Insert it all the way into the connector at a 45° angle. Notch Connection Points 3 Press the flash memory option down toward the system board until it snaps into place. Make sure both metal clips - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 322
and Option Cards Installing Options 4 If you need to install another option on the system board: - See "Printer Memory Option" on page 299. - See "Option Cards" on page 308. 5 See "Closing the Printer System Board" on page 297 to reattach the shield and side door. Note: To verify that the option - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 323
did not save the packaging, wrap it in paper and store it in a box. 6 If you need to install a replacement flash memory option or other option on the system board: - See "Flash Memory Option" on page 304. - See "Printer Memory Option" on page 299. - See "Option Cards" on page 308. 7 See "Closing the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 324
Memory and Option Cards Installing Options Option Cards Option cards available for your printer include: • Internal Network Adapter (INA) about that specific card. Your printer will accommodate one, two or three option cards, depending on the model. The installation instructions are the same - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 325
lets you connect the printer to a local area network (LAN). INA option cards have a similar size and shape. The network port on the card must correspond to your network. Network Port Card Connector Points Installing the INA Option Card To install, follow the instructions under "Installing an Option - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 326
ports, but you can use only one LocalTalk and one Infrared connection per printer. The LocalTalk and Infrared connection installed in the lowest numbered connector is active Card To install, follow the instructions under "Installing an Option Card" starting on page 315. 310 Memory and Option Cards - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 327
Memory and Option Cards Installing Options Parallel 1284-C Adapter Option Card The Parallel 1284-C Adapter option card lets you connect your printer to a Parallel interface. Use a 1284 A-C cable to connect to your computer. We recommend a Lexmark 3 meter (9.84 ft) cable, part number 43H5171. - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 328
and Option Cards Installing Options Hard Disk with Adapter Option Card Like the flash memory option, the hard disk option is useful for storing information such as downloaded fonts and macros. It can also store incoming print jobs in a buffer until they print. You can purchase: • a hard disk with - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 329
Memory and Option Cards Installing Options 1 Align the connector pins on the end of the hard disk with the connector on the back of the adapter card. 2 Push the hard disk securely into the connector. Memory and Option Cards 313 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 330
Memory and Option Cards Installing Options 3 Turn the adapter card over and insert the four screws. Securely tighten each screw. Installing the Hard Disk with Adapter Option Card To install, follow the instructions under "Installing an Option Card" starting on page 315. 314 Memory and Option Cards - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 331
touch the card. Before you install the option card, follow the steps under "Accessing the Printer System Board" on page 293. If you need to remove an option card, see "Removing connector 1 first, connector 2 second, and connector 3 last. Memory and Option Cards Connector 1 Connector 2 Connector - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 332
Memory and Option Cards Installing Options 2 Locate the two screws on the back of the printer that attach the metal plate to the slot. 3 Remove and save the two screws. Remove and discard the plate. 4 Unpack the option card. Save the packing materials. 316 Memory and Option Cards - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 333
Memory and Option Cards Installing Options 5 Align the connector on the card with the option connector on the system board. 6 Push in the card firmly until it is completely inserted into the system board connector. The two connectors should fit snugly together. Memory and Option Cards 317 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 334
another option card or another option on the system board: - See "Option Cards" on page 308. - See "Printer Memory Option" on page 299. - See "Flash Memory Option" on page 304. 9 See "Closing the Printer System Board" on page 297 to reattach the shield and side door. Note: To verify that the option - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 335
in a box. 5 If you need to install a replacement card or another option on the system board: - See "Option Cards" on page 308. - See "Printer Memory Option" on page 299. - See "Flash Memory Option" on page 304. 6 See "Closing the Printer System Board" on page 297 to reattach the shield and side door - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 336
Memory and Option Cards Installing Options 320 Memory and Option Cards - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 337
with an infrared port. The Tri-Port interface option card, which includes an infrared port, is also available for your printer to let you connect the infrared adapter to your printer. For more information see "Tri-Port Interface Option Card" on page 310. Connecting the Cable and Using the Infrared - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 338
cable into the infrared port. The adapter has been plugged into the port correctly if any light on the infrared adapter comes on when the printer is on. 3 Aim the computer infrared port at the infrared port on the front of the infrared adapter. Refer to the documentation that came with - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 339
Infrared Adapter Installing Options 4 Draw an imaginary line between the two infrared ports. Aim the infrared port on your computer within 15 degrees of either side of this line as shown. 5 Send a job to print. If the job does not print correctly, see page 206. Infrared Adapter 323 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 340
Infrared Adapter Installing Options 324 Infrared Adapter - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 341
18 Once an option is installed, verify that it is installed properly by printing a menu settings page. A menu settings page lists: • all the printer settings contained in the operator panel menus and their default values • all installed features and options, such as, internal network adapter (INA - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 342
Verifying the Installation of Options Installing Options Look for the option name on the printed page. If the option does not appear on the page, it is not installed securely in place or aligned properly. Remove the option and install it again. Print the menu settings page again. 326 Verifying the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 343
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Fonts Appendix A This appendix contains basic information about fonts, their characteristics, and the specific fonts available in PCL emulation, and PostScript Level 2 emulation. Note: PCL emulation refers to printer emulation when it is responding to either PCL 5 or PCL 6 data stream commands - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 346
Appendixes Weight and Style Typefaces are often available in different weights and styles. These variations modify the original typeface so you can, for example, emphasize important words in text or highlight book titles. The different weights and styles are designed to complement the original - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 347
Understanding Fonts Appendixes Pitch and Point Size The size of a font is specified as either a pitch or point size, depending on whether the font is fixed space or proportional. In fixed space fonts, each character has the same width. Pitch is used to specify the size of fixed space fonts. It - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 348
which character will print for each key on the keyboard (or more specifically, for each code point). Some applications require different characters at some code points. To support multiple applications and languages, all printer models have 78 symbol sets in PCL emulation. 332 Understanding Fonts - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 349
are stored in printer memory as predefined patterns of bits that represent a typeface at a specific size, style and resolution. An example of a character from a bitmapped font is shown below: Bitmapped fonts are available in different type styles and point sizes as downloadable fonts. Contact the - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 350
temporarily in printer memory. These temporary bitmapped fonts are deleted when you turn off or reset the printer. Scalable fonts provide the flexibility of printing in many different point sizes. Your printer uses different scalable font formats for downloading fonts to the printer. PCL 5 emulation - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 351
operator panel or from your software application. The following fonts are available for all printer models in the following printer languages: PCL 5 emulation, PCL 6 emulation, and PostScript Level 2 emulation. See "Printing a Font Sample List" on page 339 for more information. The font names - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 352
Appendixes Courier Bold Italic Garamond Antiqua Marigold Palatino Roman Palatino Italic Palatino Bold Palatino Bold Italic Symbol Times New Roman Times New Roman Italic Times New Roman Bold Times New Roman Bold Italic Letter Gothic Italic Letter Gothic Bold Univers Medium Univers Medium Italic - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 353
Understanding Fonts Bitmapped Fonts Font Name Line Printer 16 POSTNET Barcode PCL 5 Emulation All 8859/5 Latin/Cyrillic ISO 8859/7 Latin/Greek ISO 8859-9 Latin 5 ISO 8859-10 Latin 6 Legal PS Text Roman-8 Math-8 MC Text Microsoft Publishing PC-8 Bulgarian PC-8 Code Page 437 PC-8 Danish/Norwegian - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 354
in PCL emulation. Fonts can be downloaded to printer memory or to a Flash Memory Option or Hard Disk with Adapter Option. Fonts downloaded to flash memory or hard disk remain in memory even after the printer language changes, the printer resets, or the printer is turned off. The MarkVision utility - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 355
Understanding Fonts Appendixes Printing a Font Sample List To print a list of the fonts currently available, select TESTS MENU, Print Fonts, and either PCL Fonts, PS 2 Fonts or PPDS Fonts from the printer operator panel. Understanding Fonts 339 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 356
Understanding Fonts Appendixes 340 Understanding Fonts - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 357
Print Quality Appendixes Appendix B There are several ways to customize the printer settings to meet your specific print quality needs. Enhanced print quality sometimes comes at a cost, such as increased print time or additional memory requirements. There may be times when you prefer to choose - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 358
Quality Appendixes Binary The ability to turn a pixel on or off, as opposed to assigning it a range of intensities; single-color printers (monochrome printers) are binary. Continuous Tone The ability to represent many levels of intensity for a single pixel, as opposed to simply turning the pixel - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 359
inch (lpi); although the group size varies in a halftone image, the screen frequency remains constant. Print Quality Overview Use the following diagram as an easy guide to help you select the optimum print quality for your application. Enhancing Print Quality 343 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 360
Appendixes Higher Print Quality More Memory Required Potentially Increased Print Time PRINT QUALITY regulate how much toner the printer applies to each black dot, or pixel, as well as the frequency and size of the dots. Each of the following sections describes a printer setting you can change - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 361
. 1200 Image Quality may require additional printer memory and may slow print time. If your printer driver does not provide 1200 Image Quality under the Print Resolution menu, select 600 dpi and select 1200 Image Quality under the Options or Features menus. If Toner Saver is On, the setting for - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 362
gray scales. You can change the Print Darkness setting for all resolutions. Toner Saver Toner Saver preserves the toner supply by reducing the amount of toner on the printed page. This may help lower the cost of printing. Toner Saver is recommended when printing rough drafts, since print quality is - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 363
x x x PQET2 Improve text clarity x x PictureGrade3 Improve quality of x x x images and halftones 1 Setting Toner Saver on overrides settings for 1200 Image Quality. When both Toner Saver and 1200 dpi are selected, the setting for Print Darkness is ignored. 2 When 1200 Image Quality or - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 364
Enhancing Print Quality Appendixes 348 Enhancing Print Quality - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 365
to 100,000 pages per month Supplies Supply Toner cartridges Charge roll kit Label fuser cleaner Description 7.5K and 17.6K (at about 5% coverage) replacement toner cartridges. User replaceable charge roll kit for improved print quality. Recommended for label printing. Printer Specifications 349 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 366
Printer Specifications Appendixes 350 Printer Specifications - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 367
Reference - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 368
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Statement The Optra S laser printer, Type 4059, has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 370
Directive has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France. WARNING: This product satisfies the cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take adequate measures. Japanese VCCI Notice Notices 354 Notices - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 371
a Network Card Installed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement The Optra S laser printer, Type 4059, has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 372
has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France. This product satisfies the conformance with ISO 9296 1-Meter Average Sound Pressure, dBa Optra S 2455 Optra S 1855 Optra S 1625 Optra S 1255 Printing Idling 51 dBa 29 dBa 48 dBa - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 373
power generation. Companies participating in this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that power down when they are by up to 50 percent. Lexmark is proud to be a participant in this program. As an Energy Star Partner, Lexmark International, Inc. has determined - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 374
Reference Laser Notices The following laser notice labels may be affixed to this printer as shown: Laser Advisory Label Notices Class 1 Laser Statement Label 358 Notices CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LASER KLASSE 1 LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1 TO IEC 825 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 375
in the wavelength region of 770-795 nanometers. The laser system and printer are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class I level during normal operation, user maintenance, or prescribed service condition. Laser Der Drucker erfüllt gemäß amtlicher Bestätigung der - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 376
normale funzionamento, le operazioni di servizio o quelle di assistenza tecnica, non ricevano radiazioni laser superiori al livello della classe 1. Avisos sobre el láser Se certifica que, en los EE.UU., esta impresora cumple los requisitos para los productos láser de Clase I (1) establecidos en el - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 377
in DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J, voor andere landen in IEC 825. Laserprodukten van klasse I worden niet als ongevaarlijk aangemerkt. De printer is voorzien van een laser van klasse IIIb (3b), dat wil zeggen een gallium arsenidelaser van 5 milliwatt met een golflengte van 770-795 nanometer. Het - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 378
utsätts för laserstrålning över Klass I-nivå vid normal användning, underhåll som utförs av användaren eller annan föreskriven serviceåtgärd. Laser-melding Skriveren er godkjent i USA etter kravene i DHHS 21 CFR, underkapittel J, for klasse I (1) laserprodukter, og er i andre land godkjent som et - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 379
Japanese Laser Notice Reference Chinese Laser Notice Notices Notices 363 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 380
Notices Reference Korean Laser Notice 364 Notices - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 381
described in the operating instructions, to a professional service person. • This product is designed, tested and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 382
support d'impression duquel peuvent alors se dégager des émissions. Vous devez consulter les directives générales dans la section appropriée des instructions parte Lexmark sind, wird von Lexmark keinerlei Verantwortung oder Haftung für dieses Produkt übernommen. • Dieses Produkt verwendet einen Laser - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 383
por parte del personal cualificado, a menos que se trate de las averías descritas en las instrucciones de utilización. • Este producto se ha dise específicos de Lexmark. Puede que las características de seguridad de algunas piezas no sean siempre evidentes. Lexmark no se hace responsable del - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 384
verdensomspændende standarder for sikkerhed. Delenes sikkerhedsfunktioner kan være skjulte. Lexmark påtager sig intet ansvar for brugen af uoriginale reservedele. • Dit produkt bruger en laser og du skal være FORSIGTIG: Brug af styremekanismer, indstillinger eller fremgangsmåder, som ikke er - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 385
. Säkerhetsegenskaperna för vissa delar är inte helt uppenbara. Lexmark frånsäger sig ansvaret om delar av ett annat fabrikat används. • Var försiktig - maskinen använder laser. VARNING! Det finns risk att du utsätter dig för hälsovådlig strålning om du använder andra reglage eller justeringar - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 386
óbvias. A Lexmark não é responsável pela utilização de outros componentes de substituição. • O produto utiliza raios laser, tome CUIDADO: de impressão a fim de evitar emissões perigosas. Informações de Segurança • Se o produto NÃO estiver marcado com este símbolo, , ele DEVE SER conectado a uma - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 387
. Os recursos de segurança de alguns componentes podem não ser sempre óbvios. A Lexmark não é responsável pelo uso de outros componentes de substituição. • O produto usa raios laser, tome CUIDADO: O uso de controles, ajustes ou a execução de procedimentos diferentes dos especificados podem resultar - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 388
Safety Reference 372 Safety - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 389
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and Canada, refer to the country-specific warranty information that came with your printer. Optra S Laser Printers This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to this product if it was originally purchased for your use, and not for resale, from Lexmark or a Lexmark remarketer, referred to in this - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 396
of a product beyond the limit of its duty cycle failure to have installed a maintenance kit as specified (if applicable) use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications use of other than Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges, inkjet car- • tridges, and ribbons) use of other than - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 397
or damage to real property or tangible personal property for which Lexmark is legally liable. In no event will Lexmark be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damage apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 398
Warranty Reference 382 Warranty - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 399
printer of the paper size loaded. automated fax system Lexmark's quick turnaround system for providing customers product information, technical tips, and printer driver serial interface, in bits per second (bps). bidirectional communication Two-way communication between your printer and a computer, - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 400
set in specific sizes and styles. Bitmapped fonts are mapped out bit-by-bit. bits per second (bps) A measurement of the speed of data being transferred through a serial interface. bps See bits per second. buffer A portion of memory used to temporarily store data. Busy A state in which the printer is - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 401
measuring 110 x 220 mm. download To transfer information, such as fonts, from a diskette or other device to your computer or printer for temporary or permanent storage. dpi Dots per inch. See resolution. DRAM See dynamic random access memory. driver See printer driver. DSR See Data Set Ready - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 402
example, Courier 10 Italic. fuser The part of the printer that uses heat and pressure to make toner stick to the paper. F G factory default Printer setting defined when the printer is manufactured. Fastbytes protocol A parallel printer protocol that enables the printer to receive information at - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 403
setting that allows the printer to be reset by an initialization signal sent from the computer. I INA See Network Option. Installation Utilities A group of printer utilities that help you set up and test the printer, install and configure printer drivers, and manage printer functions after setup - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 404
panel. local area network (LAN) A computer network located on a user's premises within a limited geographical area. long-edge binding When printing card and network printer utility that connects your printer to a local area network. non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM) Memory that allows rapid - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 405
, collated. output expander The optional output expander which is attached to the printer once the printer top cover is removed. If you select Bin 1, Bin 2, or Bin same in each file where the overlay is applied. P pages per minute (ppm) The number of typical pages of text that can be printed in one - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 406
ppm See pages per minute. PQET See Print Quality Enhancement Technology. print cartridge The replaceable unit inside the printer that contains the photoconductor and toner system. R RAM See random access memory. random access memory (RAM) Memory that allows rapid storing and retrieving of - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 407
that indicates the printer needs service. setting Values you choose from printer menus or software applications that control the printer operation and the appearance of the printed page. setup utility A program provided with the printer to install printer drivers, test printer setup, and complete - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 408
create the printed page. toner cartridge The replaceable units inside the printer that contain the toner supply. Toolkit A group of utilities shipped with the printer that help you perform routine printer functions, such as downloading fonts, installing screen fonts, sending printer commands, and so - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 409
U user default Printer setting selected by a user that is different from the one defined during printer manufacturing (the factory default). V value The available settings for a specific menu item. W watermark See overlay. weight The thickness of the typeface line. Reference Glossary Glossary 393 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 410
Glossary Reference 394 Glossary - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 411
, installing 256 900-999 service messages 192 A A4 Width Cartridge 184 32 Unsupported Print Cartridge 184 34 Short Paper 184 35 Res Save Off Deficient Memory 185 37 Insufficient Collation Area 185 37 Insufficient Defrag Memory 185 38 Memory Maintenance 190 81 Engine Code CRC Failure 190 88 Toner - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 412
Manual Bits, Serial Menu 109 decals, attaching 11 defaults factory 59 user 56, 59 Defragment Flash, Tests Menu 80 disabling menus 121 disk, directory of contents 41 disk option 312 installing 315 removing 319 Display Language, Setup Menu 92 DOS printer drivers 34 setup utility 31 Toolkit 46 Download - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 413
270 envelope guidelines 130 envelope size, specifications 145 envelopes loading 265 types and 120 Fax Data Bits, Fax Menu 119 Fax Menu Fax Baud 119 Fax Buffer 120 Fax Data Bits 119 Fax Parity Source 74 flash memory card 304 defragmenting space 41 directory of contents 41 downloading resources 41, - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 414
frequency 343 Hard Dish with Adapter 312 hard disk downloading resources 41, 46 formatting 46 398 Index partitioning PS SmartSwitch 113 Transmit Delay 115 Window Size 115 Infrared Port, Infrared Menu 113 installing disk option 315 duplex option 273 envelope feeder option 262 flash memory 304 memory - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 415
Active Bin 83 Reset Printer 82 job queue management 43 job statistics 36, 43 L label fuser cleaner, ordering 248 label guidelines 131 labels adhesives 132 backing 132 butt-cut 136 carrier 132 die-cut 136 dual-web paper 134 face sheet 133 liner 132 printable stock 133 printer maintenance 132, 133 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 416
edge (Duplex Bind) 71 Lotus 1-2-3, printer drivers 34 M Macintosh installer application 31 MarkVision 37 printer drivers 34 macros, downloading 46 maintaining maintenance kit 182, 190, 247 maintenance message 182, 190 MarkVision 36 alerts 40 auto driver update 40 dial up support for TCP/IP 44 drag - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 417
Buffer 112 Network x Setup 112 NPA Mode 111 PCL SmartSwitch 111 PS SmartSwitch 111 network option installing 309, 310, 311 removing 319 Network Printer Utility 47 Network Printing Alliance Protocol 35 network printing, problems 207 Network x Setup, Network Menu 112 notices 353 NPA Hosts, LocalTalk - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 418
309 infrared adapter 321 memory 299 network 308 output expander 281 Parallel 1284-C Adapter Option Card 311 problems 204 Tri-Port interface card 310 ordering label fuser cleaner 248 print cartridge 248 Technical Reference xii Orientation, PCL Emul Menu 96 OS/2 printer drivers 34 setup utility 31 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 419
238 tips for avoiding 155 paper length guide 148 paper loading 146 adjusting the tray size Type 64, 65, 66 Paper Weight 70 Substitute Size 67 paper size indicators 20, 147 specifications 144 window 23 Mode 2 104 PCL SmartSwitch 102 Protocol 103 PS SmartSwitch 102 Parallel Mode 1, Parallel Menu 104 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 420
86, 346 print darkness 345 print resolution 345 problems 201 resolution 85 Print Resolution, Quality Menu 85 Print Timeout, Setup Menu 89 printer attendance messages, See attendance messages Busy 54, 178 commands 46 configuration files 36 dimensions 349 drivers 30, 34 duty cycle 349 identifying your - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 421
85 Print Resolution 85 Toner Saver 86 Quick Demo, Tests Menu 78 R Receive-only Fax disabling 171 setup 171 recommended papers 128 remote operator panel 52 MarkVision 40 removing memory option 303 packaging for print cartridge 12 Reset Active Bin, Job Menu 83 Reset Printer, Job Menu 82 resident - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 422
Area 91 406 Index Print Timeout 89 Printer Language 87 Resource Save 88 Toner Alarm 92 Wait Timeout 89 setup utilities 31 short edge (Duplex Bind) 72 SmartSwitch See also PS SmartSwitch or PCL SmartSwitch solving printer problems 199 specifications envelope size 145 paper size 144 paper source - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 423
x 182 Toner Low 183 Tray x Empty 183 Tray x Low 183 Tray x Missing 183 Waiting 181 status, printer MarkVision 36 Stop button 53 storing paper 130 Substitute, Paper Menu 67 supplies, ordering a print cartridge 248 Symbol Set, PCL Emul Menu 96 symbol sets, definition 332 T TCP/IP, dial up support 44 - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 424
watermark See overlay width guide 23, 151 Window Size, Infrared Menu 115 Windows 3.1 MarkVision 37 printer drivers 34 setup utility 31 Windows 95 MarkVision 37 printer drivers 34 setup utility 31 Windows for Workgroups 3.11 printer drivers 34 Windows NT MarkVision 37 printer drivers 34 setup utility - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 425
Optra S User's Guide Part Number 43H5318 2/98 Reader's Comment Form You may use this form to communicate your comments about this publication, with the understanding that Lexmark your job title? Questions or comments about supplies, service, applications, and so on will slow response time - Lexmark Optra Se 3455 | User's Guide (7.1 MB) - Page 426
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