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...9 Travel Print...9 Supported paper sizes and types...10 Paper sizes supported by the Universal Print Driver 10 Paper types and weights supported by the printer 10 Language support...11 Installing the Universal Print Driver 13 Updating previous versions of the Universal Print Driver 13 - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 3
Universal Print Drivers for use with a variety of both mono and color laser printers. Benefits Allows versatility The Lexmark Universal Print Drivers are available in 22 languages, supporting more than 60 printer models, whether attached locally or over a network. All packages have been tested in - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 4
be modified to include duplex, multiple page printing (N-Up), toner darkness, and other resource-saving measures. New Features New user interface The new user interface of the Universal Print Driver provides a more consistent look and feel across all printer models. The controls and settings have - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 5
to as creating virtual printer objects). • View, edit, or delete an existing configuration. • Apply Resource Administration. Note: Resource Administration lets administrators implement sustainability goals through two‑sided printing, multiple‑page printing, and other paper‑ and toner‑saving measures - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 6
system support The Lexmark Universal Print Drivers are available for the following operating systems in 32‑bit and 64‑bit versions (where available): • Windows 7 • Windows Server 2008 • Windows Server 2008 R2 • Windows Vista • Windows Server 2003 • Windows XP The Universal Print Drivers are - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 7
Optra T612, Optra T614 √ √ Optra S 1625 √ Optra S 1855 √ Optra S 2420 √ Optra S 2450, Optra S 2455 √ Mono Laser Multifunction Printers X203n √ 1 The duplex function is not supported. 2 Custom forms, collation, booklet printing, and most print quality controls are not available. Before - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 8
5 emulation PCL XL emulation PS emulation X860e, X862e, X864e √ √ √ Color Laser Printers C510 √ √ C520, C522, C524 √ √ √ C530, C532, C534 √ √ 1 The duplex function is not supported. 2 Custom forms, collation, booklet printing, and most print quality controls are not available. Before - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 9
is supported in Lexmark Universal Print Drivers. LPR ports LPR ports are supported if available in the operating system. USB ports USB ports are supported. Web Services ports Web Services ports are supported if available in the operating system. Travel Print The Travel Print feature allows users who - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 10
sizes and types may vary, depending on printers and printer drivers. Paper sizes supported by the Universal Print Driver Paper size A3 A4 A5 A6 B4 B5 Banner 1 Banner 2 Banner 3 Banner 4 Envelope (Monarch) 7 3/4 Envelope 9 Envelope 10 Envelope B5 Envelope C5 Envelope DL Executive Folio Legal - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 11
• Recycled Notes: • The Universal Print Driver may support custom paper types, depending on your printer model. • Available paper types may vary, depending on printers and printer drivers. Language support The Lexmark Universal Print Drivers support 22 languages. • Chinese (simplified) • Chinese - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 12
• Norwegian • Polish • Portuguese (Brazilian) • Romanian • Russian • Spanish • Swedish • Turkish Before you begin 12 - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 13
print queues to support printers at multiple locations. When Travel Print is used, a printer selection dialog appears when you: • Send a print job to the printer driver from a Windows print dialog. • Access Printing Preferences from a Windows print dialog. Installing the Universal Print Driver - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 14
Web page for a selected printer to view more detailed printer information and configuration options. Notes: • You must have administrator rights to be able to install and enable Travel Print. To install, run the Travel Print installation package or the Universal Print Driver system administrator - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 15
printer models let you print instructions for manual duplex. Select Page Layout section options. Some options are available only in select printer models. • Normal-Page Layout options are not applied to the print job. • Multiple pages per side (N‑Up)-Print multiple page images on each sheet of paper - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 16
on the Layout tab are available only in select printer models. For more information, see the User's Guide. • The settings specified in the Layout tab may be independent from the options that are selected in the print dialog of a Windows program. Program settings typically override the settings in - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 17
settings-The printer applies this setting as configured in the printer. • Off-Disable the Gray Correction feature. • Manual-Enable the Gray Correction Brightness and Contrast controls. Note: Gray Correction is available only in monochrome laser printers. Understanding the Universal Print Driver 17 - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 18
some drivers. • This option is available only in color printers. Print the document in black and white. Note: This option is available only in color printers. Lighten or darken the image in your print jobs and maximize your toner supply. Note: This option is available only in laser printers. Reduce - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 19
color balance settings used by the printer. • Manual-Customize the amount of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black toner used in the printed document. Note: The color balance options are available only in color laser printers. Match the colors in the printed documented to the colors on the monitor - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 20
available only in PCL and PCL XL drivers. • Overlays are not available in all printers. Use To Do not use overlays Exclude overlays from the print job. Use the same overlay on Select an overlay to print on all pages of the printed document. all pages Understanding the Universal Print Driver 20 - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 21
a copy in the printer memory so that more copies may be printed at a later time. Notes: • Not all features are available on all printer models. • For more information on releasing held jobs from the printer control panel, see your printer User's Guide. Understanding the Universal Print Driver 21 - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 22
job. Specify the format in which to store printing information on your disk while a print job is waiting to be printed. • Automatic-The printer driver determines which format will result in the fastest overall print time for each job. • On-The printer driver spools all jobs in metafile format. • Off - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 23
optimizes the PostScript data stream that the printer driver produces based on the selected format. Output formats include Speed, Portability, Encapsulated PostScript, and Archive. • Language level-This specifies the level of PostScript to be used for the print job. Levels 1, 2, and 3 are available - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 24
of supported devices, see "Device compatibility" on page 6. Is the UPD Microsoft certified? The UPD version 2 for Windows XP or later is certified for all Windows operating systems for which Microsoft offers certification programs. Is Point and Print available with this driver? Point and Print works - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 25
to model‑specific drivers, certain features-such as manual duplex-behave differently between the two. When should I use a model‑specific print driver instead of the UPD? Use a model‑specific driver if your printer is not in the list of supported printers. What printing modes are supported with the - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 26
Utility is supported when using the Lexmark Universal Print Driver System Administrator package. The Lexmark Universal Print Driver System Administrator package is available at www.lexmark.com. Is the UPD based on Microsoft system driver technology? The UPD version 2 for Windows XP or later - Lexmark Optra Ep | Universal Print Driver Version 2.0 White Paper - Page 27
6 options updating installed 13 other options tab 22 overlays tab 20 P paper sizes supported by the Universal Print Driver 10 paper types supported by the Universal Print Driver 10 Paper/Finishing tab 16 printing confidential and other held jobs 21 secure 21 Q Quality tab using 17 R repeating