Lexmark Optra Color 45 User Guide - Page 49

Using the Printer Utilities Getting Started Bidirectional Communication Your printer is capable of intelligent communication with your computer and the network. Not only can it receive information from software applications, but it can also send back messages about the work it's doing and what it needs to complete the task. This intelligent bidirectional communication standard, Network Printing Alliance Protocol (NPAP) 1.0, is part of the printer design. The utilities and drivers that are shipped with the printer take advantage of this advanced communication capability. MarkVision The MarkVision graphical user interface provides ongoing status for Lexmark printers connected locally or attached directly to the network by way of an optional network adapter. The status reported includes all messages appearing on the operator panel display if you are administrating the remote operator panel, as well as information about options installed on the printer and printer default settings. Workgroup administrators or key operators can monitor only those printers they are responsible for by using a helpful list of print queues that can be listed through MarkVision. When minimized on your screen, the MarkVision icon flashes to let you know there is a 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. The Quick Setup function lets you create a printer configuration file at your workstation, save the printer settings in the file, and then send the settings to other printers on the network. 32 Chapter 2: Using the Printer Utilities