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Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference August 2016 www.lexmark.com - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 2
and verification of operation in conjunction with other products, programs, or services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user's responsibility. For Lexmark technical support, visit http://support.lexmark.com. For information on supplies and downloads, visit www - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 3
flash memory or hard disk 84 File and device protection commands...87 PostScript emulation 91 Selecting PostScript emulation...91 Supported paper size in PostScript...91 PostScript emulation supplemental operators 91 Interpreter parameters...93 Status and error messages...121 Switching languages - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 4
PostScript emulation 129 Performance...132 Job buffering...132 Printer interfaces 133 Setting up the communications port...133 Choosing an interface...133 Parallel interface...134 Network support...145 Input buffer...145 Index...147 - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 5
on how to manage the printer memory, store resources, and manage files. • Printer interfaces-Provides information on printer interfaces, including parallel and serial interface, network support, and communication protocols. - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 6
a flash memory or on a hard disk. Page formatting For more information on page formatting, see the Technical Reference for your printer model at http://support.lexmark.com. Print Area menu Printable area is the area on paper where a pel can be printed. Logical page is a conceptual entity that defines - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 7
Edge‑to‑edge printing could contaminate the printer and cause printing problems. Print area setting Description Normal The printable area includes the , see the Technical Reference for your printer model at http://support.lexmark.com. Whole Page* Affects only the pages that are printed - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 8
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 8 Command structure Control codes Code Dec Hex BS 8 08 HT 9 09 LF 10 0A FF 12 0C CR 13 0D SP 32 20 SI 15 0F SO 14 0E Function Backspace Horizontal Tab Line Feed Form Feed Carriage Return Space Primary Font Secondary Font Result - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 9
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 9 Element C Description Termination character from ASCII table (ranging from 64 to 94 decimal). Command parameters A command parameter sets the value for a command. This value stays constant until either a different value resets the command or a command - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 10
value. ESC&l#S Assign any of the following numbers: • 0-Single‑Sided (default) • 1-Duplex long‑edge binding • 2-Duplex short‑edge binding • 100-Manual duplex first sides • 101-Manual duplex second sides Simplex/Duplex Print Long- or short-edge binding refers to the side of the physical page where - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 11
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 11 Command / Parameters Function / Result ESC&u#D Unit of Measure Range = (96, 100, 120, 144, 150, 160, 180, 200, 225, Sets the size for the PCL unit (units per inch). 240, 288, 300, 360, 400, 450, 480, 600, 720, 800, The Unit of Measure defines the - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 12
following numbers: • 1-Active Source or Eject Page • 2-Tray 1 (default) • 3-Manual Envelope Feed • 4-Tray 2 • 5-Tray 3 • 6-Optional Envelope Feeder • 7-Auto about the supported paper and envelope dimensions, see the Technical Reference guide for your printer model at http://support.lexmark.com. If - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 13
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 13 Command / Parameters Function / Result ESC&f#F Where: # = number of decipoints. 1 decipoint is 1/720 inch. Set Universal Height ESC&f#O 0-Short-edge 1-Long-edge Set Universal Feed Direction ESC&f#W [custom name] Where: # = number of bytes in the - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 14
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 14 Command / Parameters Function / Result ESC&l1T Job Separation This command is parsed and ignored. ESC&l#F Where: # refers to the number of lines. 60 or 64 (country‑specific) is the default value. Set Text Length Sets the bottom margin length in lines - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 15
from the control panel or through MarkVision Enterprise by using the Lines Per Page menu item. For more information, see the printer User's Guide. • Unsupported values are ignored. • Use of this command alters any earlier VMI setting. ESC&a#G 0-Next Side 1-Front Side 2-Back Side Duplex Page Side - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 16
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 16 PCL emulation commands by function (alphanumeric ID) Command / Parameters Function / Result ESC&n#W [operation] [string] Alphanumeric ID Where: Selects the media type using a character string. The string ID is case • # = number of data bytes that - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 17
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 17 Command / Parameters Function / Result ESC&a#R Where: # = number of rows1. Vertical Cursor Position (in rows) Moves the cursor to a new position along the vertical axis. Note: The Vertical Motion Index (VMI) or the Set Line Spacing Command determines - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 18
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 18 Command / Parameters Function / Result ESC(s#P (primary) ESC)s#P (secondary) 0-Fixed (Default) 1-Proportional Select Spacing Selects a font with proportional or fixed spacing. ESC(s#H (primary) Select Pitch ESC)s#H (secondary) Selects the number of - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 19
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 19 Command / Parameters Function / Result ESC(s#B (primary) ESC)s#B (secondary) -7-Ultra Thin -6-Extra Thin -5-Thin -4-Extra Light -3-Light -2-Demi Light -1-Semi Light 0-Medium (Default) 1-Semi Bold 2-Demi Bold 3-Bold 4-Extra Bold 5-Black 6-Extra Black 7- - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 20
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 20 Command / Parameters ESC&d@ ESC&t#P 0, 1-1 byte characters 21-1 or 2 byte characters 31-1 or 2 byte characters 38-1 or 2 byte characters 1008-1, 2, or 3 byte characters (UTF-8) ESC&k#S 0-10.00 cpi 2-16.66 cpi 4-12.00 cpi Function / Result Underline - - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 21
-Make last ID permanent Macro Control Manages the use of macros. For more information, see "Creating macros" on page 39. Notes: • GL/2 commands are supported inside macros. • Only call and execute macro commands are allowed within a macro. • A macro may call or execute another macro. This is called - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 22
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 22 PCL emulation commands by function (print model) Command / Parameters ESC*c#G Gray Scale Fills 0-White (default) 1-2-2% gray 3-10-10% gray 11-20-15% gray 21-35-30% gray 36-55-45% gray 56-80-70% gray 81-99-90% gray 100-100% gray (black) Cross‑Hatch Fills - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 23
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 23 Command / Parameters ESC*v#T 0-Solid Black (default) 1-Solid White 2-Gray Shading Pattern 3-Cross-Hatch Pattern 4-User Defined Pattern Function / Result Select Current Pattern Selects the pattern used when printing text and raster images. PCL emulation - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 24
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 24 Command / Parameters Function / Result ESC*c#B Where: # = number of PCL units (0-32767). 0 is the factory default value. Vertical Rectangle Size (in PCL Units) Specifies the rectangle height in PCL units. Note: The size of PCL Units is set by the Unit- - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 25
On ESC*b#V[data] Where: # = number of data bytes. ESC*b#Y Where: # = number of raster lines. Function / Result Raster Resolution Note: 200 dpi is only supported when the printer is operating in 600 dpi or 1200 dpi mode. Raster Graphics Presentation Sets the raster image orientation in relation to - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 26
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 26 Command / Parameters ESC*b#M 0-Uncoded (Default) 1-Run-Length Encoded 2-Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) byte 3-Delta Row 5-Adaptive Compression 9-Replacement Delta Row 999-Zlib 1002-Group 4 1003-Group 3 one dimensional 1004-Group 3 two dimensional K=2 - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 27
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 27 Command / Parameters ESC*g#W[data] # - 8 (K-only) or 26 (KCMY) Data Byte 0 - 0x02 (constant) Byte 1 - number of colors 0x01 - K only 0x04 - CMYK Byte 2,3 - X res for K plane 0x012C (300) or 0x0258 (600) Byte 4,5 - Y res for K plane 0x012C (300) or 0x0258 - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 28
to 32767, Data Specifies lightness, saturation, and image scaling Driver Configuration Command Indicates the lightness, saturation, and scaling algorithm for Lightness (0), Saturation (1) or Download Color Map (5) may not be supported. ESC*p#P 0-Push (Save) Palette 1-Pop (Restore) Palette Push/Pop - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 29
Type Sets the status location type to the specified value. Notes: • The 5 value for Cartridge may be specified. If your printer does not support font cards or cartridges, then the command is ignored. • The 7 value for user-installable flash is only valid when a flash memory is installed. • The 200 - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 30
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 30 Command / Parameters Function / Result ESC*s#I Inquire Status Readback Entity 0-Font 1-Macro Returns the requested information set by Set Status Readback Location Type and Set Status Readback Location Unit. 2-User-defined pattern 3-Symbol set (for - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 31
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 31 Command / Parameters ESC%#A 0-Use current PCL cursor position 1-Use previous GL/2 pen position Function / Result Enter PCL Emulation Exits GL/2 mode and uses PCL emulation commands to print. PCL emulation commands by function (miscellaneous) Command / - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 32
software without a unique print driver written explicitly for the GL/2 graphics language. The following tables list the GL/2 commands by group. For more information on GL/2 command support, see the Technical Reference for your printer model at http://support.lexmark.com Configuration group Command - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 33
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 33 Polygon group Command / Parameter EA X, Y; EP; ER X, Y; EW radius, start_angle, sweep_angle(, chord_angle); FP (0); FP 1; PM (mode); RA X, Y; RR X, Y; WG radius, start_angle, sweep_angle(, chord_angle); Character group Command / Parameter AD (kind, value - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 34
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 34 Command / Parameter TD (mode); Function Transparent Data Line and fill attributes group Command / Parameter Function AC (X, Y); Anchor Corner CR (red black ref, red white ref, green black ref, green white ref, blue black ref, blue white ref); Color - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 35
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 35 • 2-Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) Byte • 3-Delta row • 5-Adaptive compression • 9-Replacement delta row • 999-Zlib • 1002-Group 4 • 1003-Group 3 one‑dimensional • 1004-Group 3 two-dimensional K=2 • 1005-Group 3 two-dimensional K=4 • 1006-TIFF word (16 - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 36
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 36 Example: ESC*r1A ESC*b2W '07FF'x ESC*b6W '0080 0500 0001'x ESC*b6W '0080 0500 0001'x ... ESC*b6W '0080 0500 0001'x ESC*b2W '07FF'x ESC*rB |Start raster graphics at current position |Run-Length: 8x'FF'x |1x'80'x, 6x'00'x, 1x'01'x |1x'80'x, 6x'00'x, 1x' - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 37
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 37 Example: ESC*p300x1200Y ESC*b3M ESC*r1A ESC*b9W 'E0FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF'x ESC*b9W 'E08000000000000001'x ESC*b0W ... ESC*b0W ESC*b9W 'E0FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF'x ESC*rB |Move cursor to 1 x 4 in. |Set compression to Delta Row |Start raster graphics at current - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 38
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 38 '02 0002'x 'F9FF 'x ESC*rB |TIFF: 8x'FF'x |End graphics Zlib Zlib is a generic compression method. It refers to a standard for compression and the library that implements the standard. The zlib compression method uses the deflate algorithm. This same - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 39
ed in the Raster Width command (ESC*r#S), then the image is clipped at print time. Additional compression modes When the compression mode is 1008 (Lexmark adaptive), TIFF word and double-word can be printed using compression scan modes 254 and 255 respectively. This compression method sends a raster - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 40
Printer Control Language (PCL) emulation 40 ESC&f10X ... ... From: ESC&f1y3X ... Thank you for ... ESC&f1y3X ... |Make Macro ID 1 permanent |Print the header From: |Set the macro ID to 1 and call the macro |Print the letter |Print the closing |Set the macro ID to 1 and call the macro - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 41
Printer job language 41 Printer job language PJL command notation The following character codes are used to illustrate the syntax of each PJL command. Character code Description Escape character Line Feed character Carriage Return character Form Feed character - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 42
any combination of printable characters, spaces, and horizontal tabs. • The COMMENT command has no effect on a PJL job. Job separation commands The printer supports the PJL JOB and EOJ commands. When the printer receives a JOB command, the print timeout is multiplied by 10. When the printer receives - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 43
:value] parameter is not required for the listed variables. To determine which variables your printer supports, see the Technical Reference for your printer model at http://support.lexmark.com. Variable Function Description/notes AUTOCONT •0 • 5-255 • OFF • ON Auto Continue Notes: • If the - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 44
4 is the factory default setting for color printers. • 1-Lightest • 2-Lighter • 3-Normal • 4-Darker • 5-Darkest Duplex Note: OFF is the factory default setting. Toner Saver Note: OFF is the factory default setting. Unique printer identifier The value of the NVRAM serial number field is returned - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 45
Printer job language 45 Variable HOLDKEY • < PIN > HOLDTYPE • PUBLIC • PRIVATE IMAGEADAPT • ON • OFF INTRAY2 • UNLOCKED • LOCKED INTRAY3 • UNLOCKED • LOCKED INTRAY4 • UNLOCKED • LOCKED INTRAY5 • UNLOCKED • LOCKED INTRAY1SIZE • < paper size > INTRAY2SIZE • < paper size > Function Print and Hold - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 46
Printer job language 46 Variable INTRAY3SIZE • < paper size > INTRAY4SIZE • < paper size > INTRAY5SIZE • < paper size > IPPJOBPAGESPERSET • 0 to 255 IPPORIENTATION • 0 to 7 IPPSCALING • 0 to 7 JOBNAME • < jobname > JOBOFFSET • ON • OFF • BETWEENJOBS • BETWEENCOPIES Function Tray 3 installed and - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 47
• POLISH • HUNGARIAN • TURKISH • CZECH • SIMPLIFIED CHINESE • TRADITIONAL CHINESE • KOREAN • JAPANESE LOWTONER • ON • OFF • CONTINUE • STOP Toner Alarm • OFF or STOP-Indicates that the Toner Alarm setting is set to Single. OFF is the factory default setting. • ON or CONTINUE-Indicates that - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 48
ENVELOPE • ROUGHENVELOPE • LETTERHEAD • PREPRINTED • COLORED • LIGHT • HEAVY • ROUGH • CUSTOMTYPE1 • CUSTOMTYPE2 • CUSTOMTYPE3 • < custom name > MPTRAY • CASSETTE • MANUAL • FIRST ORIENTATION • PORTRAIT • LANDSCAPE Function Default paper source and formatting size Description/notes Notes: • PLAIN - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 49
Printer job language 49 Variable OUTBIN • UPPER • LOWER • OPTIONALOUTBIN1 • OPTIONALOUTBIN2 • OPTIONALOUTBIN3 • OPTIONALOUTBIN4 • OPTIONALOUTBIN5 • OPTIONALOUTBIN6 • OPTIONALOUTBIN7 • OPTIONALOUTBIN8 • OPTIONALOUTBIN9 • OPTIONALOUTBIN10 • < custom name > PAGEPROTECT • AUTO • ON PAPER • < paper - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 50
Printer job language 50 Variable PERSONALITY • PCL • POSTSCRIPT • AUTO POWERSAVE • ON • OFF POWERSAVETIME • 0 to 240 PRINTEXPRESSMODE • ON • OFF QTY • 0 to 999 REPRINT • ON • OFF • AUTO Function SmartSwitch settings Sleep Mode Switch Description/notes Notes: • AUTO is the factory default setting - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 51
Printer job language 51 Variable RESOLUTION • 300 • 600 • 1200 RESOURCESAVE • ON • OFF • AUTO RET • OFF • DARK • MEDIUM • LIGHT • ON TIMEOUT • 0 to 255 USERNAME • < username > WIDEA4 • NO • YES Function Print Resolution Description/notes Note: 600 is the factory default setting. Resource Save - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 52
variables your printer supports, see the Technical Reference for your printer model at http://support.lexmark.com. Variable NONE Variable used with PJL INQUIRE or DINQUIRE command. LASSIGNMANUALENVELOP Tray renumber assign E manual envelope • OFF OFF • 0 to 199 Variable used with PJL SET or - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 53
LASSIGNTRAY# LBITMAPROUNDING Function Value list Factory default Tray renumber assign manual paper • OFF OFF • 0 to 199 Variable used with pel character escapement rounding of bitmap fonts differently. LBITMAPROUNDING instructs the printer how to handle partial pel rounding of bitmap - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 54
:POSTSCRIPT. @PJL SET LPARM:POSTSCRIPT JAMRECOVERY=OFF[] To determine which variables your printer supports, see the Technical Reference for your printer model at http://support.lexmark.com. Variable JAMRECOVERY PRTPSERRS Function Jam Recovery Print PS errors Value list • On • Off • On - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 55
: CODE=status code DISPLAY=display string ONLINE=online status To determine which messages your printer supports, see the Technical Reference for your printer model at http://support.lexmark.com. Message Status code Return string Online status Intervention Required PPDS Font Error 30014 PPDS - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 56
Printer job language Message Status code Intervention Required Memory Full 30016 Intervention Required Configuration Change 30016 Intervention Required - Held Jobs May Not Be Restored 30016 Intervention Required Complex Page 30017 Intervention Required Parallel Error 30018 Intervention - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 57
Kit [80] Replace paper pick FALSE rollers in [source], use parts and instructions in tray 1 or tray 2 compartment [80] Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature [35] FALSE Insufficient memory to support Resource Save feature [35] FALSE Res Save Off Deficient FALSE Memory [35 - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 58
Failed Faxes on Disk Intervention Required - Disk Operation Failed Jobs on Disk 32001 Intervention Required Flash Full 32002 58 Return string Printer service required [36] Empty Box M Online status FALSE FALSE Empty the Hole Punch Box Insert Box M FALSE FALSE Insert staple cartridge Insert - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 59
Printer job language Message Intervention Required Flash Full Status code 32002 Intervention Required Disk Full Intervention Required Disk Corrupted Intervention required Disk Corrupted. Reformat? Intervention required Disk Must Be Formatted Intervention required Too Many Bins Attached - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 60
Cartridge Low Intervention Required Cartridge Low Intervention Required [Color] Cartridge Low Intervention Required Toner Low Intervention Required Cartridge Low Intervention Required Toner Low Intervention Required Toner Low Status code 32056 35075 40316 40038 40038 40038 40038 40038 40038 40038 - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 61
Nearly Full 40141 40141 40141 40141 40141 61 Return string Online status Yellow Toner Low [88] FALSE Magenta Toner Low [88] Cyan Toner Low [88] Black Toner Low [88] Cartridge nearly low FALSE [88.xx] [Color] cartridge nearly low, [number] estimated pages remain [88.xy] [Color] cartridge nearly - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 62
Printer job language Message Intervention Required Cartridge Low Intervention Required Cartridge Nearly Low Intervention Required Cartridge Very Low Intervention Required Cartridge Very Low Status code 40200 40200 40200 40200 Intervention Required Cartridge Low Intervention Required Cartridge - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 63
Printer job language Message Intervention Required PC Kit Life Warning Intervention Required Photoconductor Low Status code 40204 40204 Intervention Required Photoconductor Low 40204 Intervention Required Imaging Unit Mid Warning 40204 Intervention Required - 40204 Photoconductor Nearly Low - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 64
Printer job language Message Status code Intervention Required Developer Mid Warning 40204 Intervention Required - 40204 Developer Nearly Warning Intervention Required Developer Late Warning 40204 Intervention Required - 40215 Transfer Module Life Warning Intervention Required - - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 65
Printer job language 65 Message Status code Intervention Required Fuser Mid Warning 40216 Intervention Required Fuser Late Warning 40216 Intervention Required Maintenance Kit Low 40315 Intervention Required - 40315 Maintenance Kit Nearly Low Intervention Required - Maintenance Kit1 [x] - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 66
which messages your printer supports, see the Technical Reference for your printer model at http://support.lexmark.com. Message Status code options installed [58] FALSE Intervention Required Disk Problem 32052 Disk problem FALSE Intervention Required Remove Defective Disk 32056 Remove - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 67
Required Close Cover [x] 40021 Intervention Required Close Cover [x] 40021 Intervention Required Printer Cover Open 40021 Intervention Required Close Toner Box Cover 40021 Intervention Required Close Deflector G 40021 Intervention Required Close Door 40021 Intervention Required Close Door - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 68
Printer job language 68 Message Intervention Required Close Side Door Intervention Required Close Surface Intervention Required Close Cover Intervention Required Close Cover and Door Intervention Required Close Door Intervention Required Close Tray [x] Top Cover Intervention Required Close Tray - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 69
Printer job language 69 Message Intervention Required Defective Print Cartridge Intervention Required Defective Print Cartridge Status code 40021 40021 Intervention Required Defective Cartridge Intervention Required Imaging Unit Defective 40021 40021 Intervention Required Unsupported Cartridge - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 70
Jam [2xx] FALSE Remove packaging material Remove packaging material, [area name] Waste toner bottle missing [82] Waste toner bottle missing [82.xx] Replace missing waste toner bottle [82.xy] Replace missing waste toner bottle [81.xyz] Check tray [paper source #] connection Install tray [x] FALSE - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 71
Printer job language 71 Message Status code Intervention Required - 40028 Install Env Feeder or Cancel Job Intervention Required - 40028 Reattach Envelope Feeder Intervention Required Reattach MP Feeder 40028 Intervention Required - 40029 Check Finisher Installation Intervention - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 72
Online status PerfectFinish Empty FALSE [87] Replace Oil Coating FALSE Roll Replace PC Kit FALSE Replace PC Kit To Continue Replace Toner Cartridge Replace Toner To Continue FALSE FALSE FALSE All Photo Devs Exhausted [84] Black Photo Dev Exhausted [84] FALSE FALSE Black Photo Dev Life - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 73
Printer job language 73 Message Status code Intervention Required Incompatible Bin [x] 40087 Intervention Required Incompatible Bin [x] 40087 Intervention Required Incompatible Duplex 40088 Intervention Required Incompatible Tray [x] 40089 Intervention Required Paper Size Unsupported - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 74
Imaging Kit EOL 40204 Return string Online status Replace waste toner FALSE bottle [82.xx] Replace waste toner FALSE bottle [82.xy] Replace waste toner FALSE bottle [82] Waste toner bottle FALSE nearly full [82.xx] Waste toner bottle FALSE nearly full [82] Transfer module missing [83.xx - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 75
[color] developer to continue printing [85.xyz] FALSE Replace [color] developer, recommended life exceeded [85.xyz] FALSE Replace black toner[88] FALSE Replace unsupported FALSE cartridge [32.xy] Replace unsupported FALSE photoconductor [32.xy] Replace unsupported FALSE developer [32.xy - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 76
Required Invalid Refill, Change Cartridge Intervention Required Cartridge Part Number Unsupported 40311 40311 40312 Return string Online status Replace yellow toner [88] FALSE Replace PC Kit [84] FALSE Replace FALSE photoconductor [84] Replace black PC Unit [84] FALSE Black cartridge part - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 77
Printer job language 77 Message Intervention Required Replace unsupported cartridge Intervention Required Invalid Refill, Change Cartridge Intervention Required Scheduled Maintenance Status code 40312 40312 40315 Intervention Required Replace Transfer Module Intervention Required Maintenance Kit4 - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 78
Printer job language 78 Message Intervention Required Roller Kit EOL Intervention Required Maintenance Kit4 [x] EOL Status code 40316 40316 Intervention Required Fuser EOL 40316 Intervention Required Fuser AEOL 40316 Intervention Required Replace Cartridge 40400 Intervention Required - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 79
[84.41] Yellow PC Unit missing [84.41] Yellow photoconductor missing [84.41] Missing black cartridge and/or black imaging unit [30.xx] Black toner cartridge missing [30.xx] Defective black cartridge [31.xx] Missing or defective black cartridge [31.xx] Missing cyan cartridge and/or cyan imaging unit - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 80
status FALSE Missing or defective magenta cartridge [31.xx] FALSE Missing yellow cartridge and/or yellow imaging unit [30.xx] FALSE Yellow toner cartridge missing [30.xx] FALSE Defective yellow cartridge [31.xx] FALSE Missing or defective yellow cartridge [31.xx] FALSE Fuser missing [80 - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 81
return a status code, it returns error code 50000 for all 9xx service errors. To determine whether your printer supports returning service messages, see the Technical Reference for your printer model at http://support.lexmark.com. Device attendance commands RDYMSG command The RDYMSG command is used - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 82
Printer job language 82 LBEEP command This command causes the printer to beep three times. Syntax: @PJL LBEEP[] LPORTROTATE command This command causes the printer to rotate ports at the next job boundary. The information to rotate ports is specified in the job header. For example, the - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 83
is not configured for fax send capability. • The command is received with a command that selects an interpreter that does not support formatting functionality for sending faxes. Syntax: @PJL LFAX PHONENUMBER="number" [STATIONID="station name"][] Notes: • The PHONENUMBER parameter is a text - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 84
Printer job language 84 Syntax: @PJL SET LDOWNLOADTARGET=variable[] File commands for flash memory or hard disk Use the following commands to manage resources on flash memory and hard disk: • LOPENFILE • LCLOSEFILE • LREADFILE • LWRITEFILE • LRUNFILE • LRENAMEFILE • LDELETEFILE • LFORMAT • - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 85
Printer job language 85 Parameter filedevice Syntax DEVICE = filedevice flashdevice filename DEVICE = flashdevice FILENAME = "fname" OLDFILENAME = "fname" NEWFILENAME = "fname" location START = location Description File storage media. • flash • flash1 • disk • disk1 • rom (for LRUNFILE command only - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 86
Printer job language 86 Syntax: @PJL LOPENFILE DEVICE=filedevice FILENAME="fname" ACCESS= accesstype[] LCLOSEFILE command Use this command to close a file on a storage device. If the file does not exist on the device or is not open, then the command is ignored. Syntax: @PJL LCLOSEFILE DEVICE - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 87
Printer job language 87 • If the LENGTH parameter is omitted from a LWRITEFILE command, then place an @PJL END DATA at the end of the data. All data up to @ in @PJL END DATA is written to the file. The command requires either the LENGTH parameter or the @PJL END DATA to be specified, but not both. - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 88
Printer job language 88 Password protection for a file LRWLOCK with DEFAULT specified locks a file or device for reading and writing. LWLOCK with DEFAULT specified locks a file or device for writing only. Syntax: @PJL DEFAULT LRESOURCE : "device:filename.filetype" LRWLOCK = "password" [] @PJL - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 89
Printer job language 89 Values for "device:filename.filetype": • The device is a file storage device, such as a hard disk or flash memory. • The filename is a unique identifier for a file, such as the macro ID for a PCL macro, the symbol set ID for a PCL symbol set, or the font ID for a PCL font. This - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 90
a control panel, then the seed is printed on the Menu Settings Page. The value of the seed determines the key. 2 Obtain the key from the Lexmark Customer Support Center. 3 Send the @PJL LBYPASSPASSWORD command to the printer by any port. If the correct key is specified, then a modified version of - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 91
printer model at http://support.lexmark.com. PostScript emulation supplemental operators Paper tray support For more information on PostScript paper tray support, see the Technical Reference for your printer model at http://support.lexmark.com. manualfeed If a manual feed source has been selected - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 92
stack indicating which paper tray is in use. Valid integers are: • 0-Tray 1 • 1-Tray 2 • 2-Envelope feeder (not supported) • 3-Manual paper • 4-Manual envelope • 5-Tray 3 • 7-Multipurpose feeder • 8-Tray 4 • 9-Tray 5 Error: stackoverflow setpapertray integer setpapertray - Changes the active paper - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 93
PostScript emulation 93 Notes: • If the Manual Paper or Manual Envelope source is selected, then the Manual Feed page device parameter is set to true. • If a parameters your printer supports, see the Technical Reference for your printer model at http://support.lexmark.com. Key AccurateScreens - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 94
executes setscreen, setcolorscreen, orsethalftone that causes a default screen to be used rather than the screen given by the job. • 2 is not supported. HalftoneMode is set to 1. true Legal values: • If true, procedure substitution is enabled during execution of the bind operator. • If false - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 95
PostScript emulation Key MaxFormItem Type integer Default 100000 MaxLocalVM integer 2147483647 MaxOpStack integer 100000 MaxPatternItem integer 20000 MaxScreenItem integer 48000 MaxSuperScreen integer 1024 MaxUPathItem integer 5000 MinFontCompress integer PageCount integer - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 96
type of specified parameter cause typecheck errors. Parameters that the printer does not support are ignored. An attempt to change the value of a read‑only parameter To determine which parameters your printer supports, see the Technical Reference for your printer model at http://support.lexmark.com. - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 97
PostScript emulation 97 Key BuildTime ByteOrder CurDisplayList CurFontCache CurFormCache CurInputDevice CurOutlineCache CurOutputDevice CurPatternCache CurScreenStorage CurSourceList CurUPathCache DisableFastProcs DoPrintErrors DoStartPage Type integer Boolean integer integer integer string - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 98
PostScript emulation 98 Key EnableExtraFonts Type Boolean EngineBoot EngineCode EngineSpeed EnvironmentSave string string integer Boolean FactoryDefaults Boolean FatalErrorAddress integer FontResourceDir string FontVersion GenericResourceDir string string GenericResourcePath string Sep - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 99
PostScript emulation 99 Key Type MaxDisplayList integer MaxDisplayAndSource List MaxFontCache MaxFormCache integer MaxImageBuffer MaxOutlineCache MaxPatternCache integer integer MaxPermanentVM MaxRasterMemory MaxScreenStorage MaxSourceList MaxUPathCache integer integer PageCount - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 100
PostScript emulation 100 Key StartupMode StaticRamSize SystemParams Password UseOldcopypage UseOldfonts ValidNV WaitTimeout Type integer integer string Boolean Boolean Boolean integer Definition Controls the system start file during PostScript emulation initialization and the job start file before - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 101
channel, use the appropriate suffix. To determine which devices and device parameters your printer supports, see the Technical Reference for your printer model at http://support.lexmark.com. Supported device parameters Key Type Definition Device Parameters for the Communication Device %Parallel - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 102
Boolean (Read‑only) Designates whether parity checking is done on the incoming data. Supported values are: • True-Parity menu item set to Even or Odd. • Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: • True-An end‑of‑file message is not sent until the - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 103
PostScript emulation 103 Key Enabled Filtering FlowControl HasNames HonorDSR Interpreter On Type Boolean name name Boolean Boolean name Boolean Definition (Read‑only). Supported values are: • True • False Indicates that the input needs further filtering before the data can be correctly processed. - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 104
-PS SmartSwitch is set to On. • False-PS SmartSwitch is set to Off. For more information, see "Selecting PostScript emulation" on page 91. Supported values are: • True-RobustXon is set to On. • False-RobustXon is set to Off. Designates the serial communication configuration: RS232C or RS422. Returns - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 105
%LocalTalk%, %LocalTalkA%, %LocalTalkB%, %LocalTalkC%, %LocalTalkD% DelayedOutputClose Boolean Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: • True-An end‑of‑file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing. • False - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 106
%EtherTalk%, %EtherTalkA%, %EtherTalkB%, %EtherTalkC%, %EtherTalkD% DelayedOutputClose Boolean Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: • True-An end‑of‑file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing. • False - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 107
• PCL • PPDS (Read‑only). Designates if the communication channel is On and able to receive and send data. Supported values are: • True-Data is sent and processed. • False-Data is lost. Supported values are: • True-PCL SmartSwitch is set to On. • False-PCL SmartSwitch is set to Off. For more - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 108
the Communication Device %IR%, %IR_A%, %IR_B%, %IR_C%, %IR_D% DelayedOutputClose Boolean Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: • True-An end‑of‑file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing. • False-An end - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 109
Communication Device %USB%, %USB_A%, %USB_B%, %USB_C%, %USB_D% DelayedOutputClose Boolean Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: • True-An end‑of‑file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing. • False-An - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 110
string (Read‑only). Bridging name (Read‑only) Adaptive. DelayedOutputClose Boolean Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: • True-An end‑of‑file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing. • False-An end - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 111
%AppSocket%, %AppSocketA%, %AppSocketB%, %AppSocketC%, %AppSocketD% DelayedOutputClose Boolean Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: • True-An end‑of‑file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing. • False - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 112
processed. • False-Data is lost. PortLocation string (Read‑only) Designates the physical location of the port related to the parameter set. Supported values are: • Standard Port • Option Slot 1 • Option Slot 2 • Option Slot 3 • Option Slot 4 Type name (Read‑only) Always returns the value of - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 113
%PrintServer%, PrintServerA%, PrintServerB%, %PrintServerC%, %PrintServerD% DelayedOutputClose Boolean Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: • True-An end‑of‑file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 114
processed. • False-Data is lost. PortLocation string (Read‑only) Designates the physical location of the port related to the parameter set. Supported values are: • Standard Port • Option Slot 1 • Option Slot 2 • Option Slot 3 • Option Slot 4 Type name (Read‑only) Always returns the value of - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 115
Device %LexLink%, %LexLinkA%, %LexLinkB%, %LexLinkC%, %LexLinkD% DelayedOutputClose Boolean Selects how the printer manages the port at the end of each print job. Supported values are: • True-An end‑of‑file message is not sent until the current job and all preceding jobs finish printing. • False-An - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 116
PostScript emulation 116 Key Type Definition On Boolean Designates if the communication channel is On and able to receive and send data. Supported values are: • True-Data is sent and processed. • False-Data is lost. PortLocation string (Read‑only) Designates the physical location of the - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 117
of JIS. Darkness real Designates the print darkness and toner saver setting. Legal value: Any non‑negative real number from 0.0 to 1.0 inclusive. PageCount integer (Read‑only) Page Count. TimeToStandby integer Power Saver. Supported values are: 0 to 120 minutes. Type name (Read‑only - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 118
or is full. HasNames Boolean (Read‑only) Indicates that the hard disk supports named files. Valid only if the hard disk is mounted (mounted is InitializeAction integer Specifies an action for initializing the hard disk. Supported values are: • 0-Indicates no action. The value returned when the - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 119
, it is known to the system and is readable. To verify if the device is mounted, query this parameter immediately after setting it. Supported values are: • True-System attempts to mount the hard disk. • False-System attempts to dismount the hard disk. PhysicalSize integer (Read‑only) Indicates - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 120
it is known to the system and is readable. To verify if the device is mounted, query this parameter immediately after setting it. Supported values are: • True-System attempts to mount the flash memory. • False-System attempts to dismount the flash memory. PhysicalSize integer (Read‑only) Indicates - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 121
(mounted is set to True). A value of zero indicates that either the ROM is not mounted or is full. (Read‑only) Indicates that the ROM supports names files. Valid only if ROM is mounted (mounted is set to True). If ROM is not mounted, then this parameter has a value of False - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 122
. Example: %%[job: Project report; status: busy; source: serial]%% To determine which status message keys your printer supports, see the Technical Reference for your printer model at http://support.lexmark.com. Key job status source Value description The name of the print job, as stored in the - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 123
Switching languages 123 Switching languages SmartSwitch Setting SmartSwitch for different interfaces Enable your printer to send particular print jobs to particular interfaces. For example, sending all PostScript emulation jobs to the network interface and all PCL emulation jobs to the parallel - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 124
Switching languages 124 • INIT * • NPA job boundary Default printer language for an interface port Default printer language PS SmartSwitch setting Sniffing On PS On PCL Off PS Off PCL Off PCL SmartSwitch setting On Off On Off Off NVRAM default printer language Not applicable Not - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 125
Flash memory and hard disk 125 Flash memory and hard disk Resource data collection (download target) Resource Data Collection command Use the Resource Data Collection (Download Target) mode to save the following information to a flash memory or hard disk: • Permanent bitmapped and scalable fonts - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 126
Flash memory and hard disk 126 Viewing the contents of a flash memory or hard disk • Send the PJL LPRINTDIRECTORY command. For more information, see "Unique PJL commands" on page 81. • Select Print Directory from the control panel menus. • Use the MarkVision Enterprise utility. The directory lists - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 127
Flash memory and hard disk 127 Part number Part Number as it is stored in the flash memory card header. If the printer formats the flash memory, then the part number field is shown as (none). The part number field for the hard disk is not printed. Write password protected Indicates that the entire fl - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 128
Flash memory and hard disk 128 Size The size listed for each resource includes the size of the file header. Protection (Prot.) Indicates if the file is password protected. • R/W-Read/write protection • W-Write protection If this field is blank, then this resource in flash memory or hard disk is not - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 129
unit and the first (0) logical partition on the device. Currently, one physical device (for ROM, flash memory, and hard disk) is supported. The hard disk supports only the first (0) logical partition. File names Each file on a device has a unique name to identify the information contained within the - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 130
Flash memory and hard disk 130 File name extensions By default, all files referenced when using the PostScript emulation file operators are given a .data extension. For example, if the following PostScript emulation command occurs, (%flash%myfile) (w) file the file myfile.data is opened on the flash - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 131
Flash memory and hard disk 131 This occurs because the file name actually written is iconimage.data. When setfilenameextend is enabled (the default), all PostScript emulation file operators treat file name operands as filename.data; when disabled, they treat file name operands literally. If you receive - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 132
Flash memory and hard disk 132 Performance Some performance degradation may occur during initial access to a resource on a hard disk (as opposed to flash memory or RAM). However, the information is put in cache, and further references to that resource occur at RAM speed. Device performance - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 133
Attach your printer to a personal computer. • Attach your printer to a host system with a Centronics-compatible parallel port. • Attach your printer to a Lexmark external print server. Use a USB interface when you: • Attach your printer to a personal computer, iMac, Sun Ray, or Sun Blade. • Connect - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 134
active and all preceding characters have been processed. Computer‑to‑printer communications Standard parallel connector The cabling in the following illustration supports Standard and Fastbytes protocols and IEEE 1284 Nibble, Byte, and ECP protocols. 18 IEEE 1284-B 36 Printer Side 14 Computer - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 135
Side 36-Pin Connector 1284-B 25-Pin Connector Note: Lexmark IEEE 1284 compliant cables are supported up to 20 feet. Cable lengths greater than 20 feet are not supported. The cable drawing to the left is a functional representation of the Lexmark cables; it does not reflect correct pairing of leads - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 136
a faster data transfer time on some personal computers and operating systems. Fastbytes protocol is the printer default. If there is data transmission problems between the personal computer and the printer, then change the parallel protocol to Standard. This protocol causes the printer to operate in - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 137
Data Setup Time Minimum/Maximum 400 min. 0 0 0 0 50 min. 500 min. 400 min. +/ - 20 max. 400 min. Printer‑to‑computer communication (Advanced Status) The printer supports the following mode: • Compatibility mode • Nibble mode • Byte mode • ECP mode - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 138
ID: • Manufacturer • Command set • Printer model Open a Web browser, and then type ftp://ftp.lexmark.com/pub/driver/technical_brief/LEXPARAL.EXE in the address field. When the Advanced Status menu item is set to On, the printer supports IEEE 1284 communication. If the attached host computer does not - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 139
used for serial data flow control protocol when in serial mode Using an IBM-compatible personal computer with serial interface RS-232C Note: These instructions are for connecting the printer to an IBM-compatible personal computer using a dual asynchronous adapter or an external print server. If your - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 140
Printer interfaces 140 For null modem cables, such as Lexmark part number 1038693 [15.24 m (50 ft)], connect the converter cable to the printer. RS-232C serial cables. 9 to 25 Pin Cable Adapter, such as IBM 6450242 (10 in.) Lexmark 1038693 (50 ft) Shield Shield 9 (F) 25 (M) 25 (F) 25 (M) - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 141
Printer interfaces 141 Serial communication parameters (RS-232C) Voltage level range The maximum voltage level for control lines or data lines is +/- 25 positive V dc and +/- 25 negative V dc. A timing or control line is active if the voltage is more than +3 V, or inactive if the voltage is less - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 142
• Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Available data flow control protocols: • DTR pacing • DTR/DSR • XON/XOFF • XON/XOFF/DTR • XON/XOFF/DTR/DSR Your printer supports two modes in which both hardware and software data flow control protocols are performed. In XON/XOFF/DTR mode, the printer uses both XON/XOFF - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 143
Printer interfaces 143 DTR and DTR/DSR protocol timing (RS-232C) Use DTR to pace the data flow from the computer. DTR goes from high to low to indicate to the computer that the printer cannot receive more data when it detects the following busy conditions: • Buffer full • Attendance error • Printer - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 144
Printer interfaces 144 RTS DTR DSR XMT RXD 1 2 XON 4 3 Receive Data Valid XOFF XON 5 6 1 The RTS signal is driven active as long as power is supplied to the printer. 2 The DTR signal becomes active at the completion of initialization. 3 The printer considers data received invalid when DSR - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 145
and Play COM can do the following: • Detect attachment of serial devices • Identify the device • Locate a driver for the device • Detect detachment of serial devices Network support The standard network connection or installed network connection enables you to connect your printer to a local area - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 146
Printer interfaces 146 Memory size Parallel buffer size Serial buffer size 2MB 12K 12K 4MB 12K 12K 6MB 24K 12K 8, 10, or 12MB 48K 24K 16, 18, or 20MB 48K (1MB if no optional adapter is 24K installed) 24, 28, 32, or 34MB 192K (1MB if no optional adapter 150K is installed) 36, 38, - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 147
variables for LRESOURCE 55 PJL, printer‑unique variables for PostScript emulation 54 printer‑unique variables for PCL emulation 52 commands, supported PJL, common variables for PCL emulation 51 PJL, common variables for PostScript emulation 54 communications port, setting printer interfaces 133 - Lexmark B2442 | Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference - Page 148
flash memory or hard disk 84 job separation commands 42 kernel commands 41 recovering lost passwords 89 relocking a protected file or device commands 89 service errors 81 unique commands 81 unlocking a protected file or device command 88 unlocking a protected file or device for a current job commands 89
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