Lexmark Optra S 1250 Manual

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Window Size Auto*
1
The Window Size setting specifies the maximum number of infrared frames
the 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 to maximize link performance.
Tr a n s m i t D e l a y A u t o *
None
1 ... 15
The Transmit Delay setting defines the amount of time the printer must...

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LocalTalk Menu
If a Tri-Port card is installed, the LocalTalk Menu and its values are
displayed.
LocalTalk Menu Selections
Menu ItemValues and Functions of the Menu Items
LocalTalk Port Disabled
LTa l k O p t i o n 1 *
LTa l k O p t i o n 2
LTa l k O p t i o n 3
Some printer models allow installation of multiple interface cards;
however, the printer does not allow the activation of more than one
LocalTalk port....

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NPA Mode Off
Auto*
NPA is a mode of bidirectional communication that follows theNetwork
Printing Alliance Protocol, A Printer/Host Control Specification Developed by the
NPA. This mode requires the printer to perform special processing of the
data. The NPA Mode menu item under LOCALTALK MENU only applies
to the specified network interface connection.
IfNPA Modeis setOff, the printer does not perform any NPA...

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NPA Hosts 1
2*
3 ... 10
Use this setting to specify the maximum number of NPA hosts which may
register for NPA printer alerts. When the number of hosts registered for
NPA alerts exceeds the quantity specified by NPA Hosts, any additional
hosts attempting to register for alerts are ignored. Changing the NPA Hosts
setting automatically resets the printer.
LocalTalk Name Lexmark (Printer Name)
This setting represents...

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Fax Menu
Fax Menu Selections
Menu ItemValues and Functions of the Menu Items
Fax Port Disabled*
Std Serial
Ser Option 1
Ser Option 2
Ser Option 3
Some printer models allow installation of multiple serial ports; however,
the printer does not allow the activation of more than one fax port. This
setting lets you select which port is active or lets you specify that no port is
active by selectingDisabled.
TheFax...

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Fax Parity Even
Odd
None*
Ignore
This setting lets you set the parity for serial input and output data frames
for the serial port that is configured to receive faxes.
Even Theportexpectstoreceivedataframeswithanevennumberof
logical 1’s per byte. The port transmits XOFF and XON with
even parity. If the port detects a parity error, the port sends an
inverted question mark to the printer instead of the character
sent...

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Disabling the Operator Panel Menus
To disable the menus so that changes cannot be made to the printer
settings:
1Turn the printer power Off (O).
2While pressingGoandStop, turn the printer power
On
(|).
3Release the buttons whenPerforming Self Testis
displayed.
When the printer self test is complete, theReadymessage
is displayed.
Now, if you press the
Menu>or

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Using Print Materials
Chapter
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Using Print
Materials
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...
See
Page...
Avoiding Paper Jams 155
Duplexing 152
Print Material Specifications
Characteristics
Guidelines for:
Card Stock
Envelope
Label
Paper
Transparency124
126
138
130
131
128
139
Paper Exits (Output Bins) 153
Paper Sources 140
Paper Loading 146 

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Print Materials
The print quality and feeding reliability you get with the printer
and options can vary with the type and size of print material you
use. Guidelines are provided in this chapter for each type of print
material.
Always print samples on the print material you are considering
before buying large quantities.
The table on page 125 lists the types of print material you can use
with your printer. It indicates which paper sources...