Lexmark T642tn User Manual

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Contents
Chapter 1:
Identifying printers  ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Understanding the printer operator panel  ........................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 2:
Windows ...........................................................................................................................................................

Windows
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Installing drivers for local printing
2Click Install Printer and Software.
Note:Some Windows operating systems require administrative access to install printer drivers on the 
computer.
3Click Agree to accept the license agreement.
4Select Suggested, and click Next.
The Suggested option is the default installation for local and network-attached setup. To install utilities, change 
settings, or customize device drivers, select Custom, and follow the instructions on the screen.
5Select Local...

Windows
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Installing drivers for local printing
Before you can print, you must establish communication between the printer and computer. To do this:
1Set serial parameters in the printer.
2Install a printer driver on the attached computer.
3Match the serial settings in the COM port.
Setting parameters in the printer
1Press   on the operator panel.
2Press  until  Reports appears, and then press  .
Note:For information about serial menus and messages, see the publications CD that shipped with the...

Windows
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Installing drivers for local printing
Installing a printer driver
A printer driver must be installed on the computer that is connected to the printer.
Note:Windows 95 and Windows 98 (first edition) users should follow the installation directions in Using 
Windows 95 and Windows 98 (first edition).
1Insert the drivers CD. It should launch automatically. If the CD does not launch automatically, click StartÆ Run, 
and type the following in the Run dialog:
D:\Setup.exe
Where D is the letter of the...

Macintosh
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Installing drivers for local printing
Macintosh
Mac OS 9.x or later is required for USB printing. To print locally to a USB-attached printer, create a desktop printer icon 
(Mac OS 9) or create a queue in Print Center / Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X).
Creating a queue in Print Center / Printer Setup Utility (Mac OS X) 
1Install a PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file on the computer.
aInsert the drivers CD.
bDouble-click the installer package for the printer. 
Note:A PPD file provides...

UNIX/Linux
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Installing drivers for local printing
2Do one of the following:
Mac OS 9.0: Open Apple LaserWriter.
Mac OS 9.1–9.x: Open Applications, and click Utilities.
3Double-click Desktop Printer Utility.
4Select Printer (USB), and click OK.
5In the USB Printer Selection section, click Change.
If the printer does not appear in the USB Printer Selection list, make sure the USB cable is properly connected, 
and the printer is turned on.
6Select the name of the printer, and click OK. The printer...

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Contents
Chapter 1:
Identifying printers  ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Understanding the printer operator panel  ........................................................................................................ 9
Chapter 2:
Windows ...........................................................................................................................................................

Verifying the IP settings
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Installing drivers for network printing
9Using the numeric pad, enter the IP gateway. When the address is entered, press  .
Submitting Selection appears briefly.
10Press   until the printer returns to Ready.
Verifying the IP settings
1Print another network setup page. Look under the “TCP/IP” heading, and make sure the IP address, netmask, and 
gateway are correct. See Printing a network setup page if you need help.
2Ping the printer, and verify that it responds. At a command...

Windows
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Installing drivers for network printing
Follow the steps for your printing configuration and operating system to configure the network printer:
Direct printing using Windows 98 SE, Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, 
Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003
To install a custom printer driver and network port:
1Launch the drivers CD.
2Click Install Printer and Software.
3Click Agree to accept the license agreement.
4Select Suggested, and click Next.
5Select Network Attach, and click Next.
6Select the...

Windows
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Installing drivers for network printing
Shared printing using Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, or 
Windows Server 2003
Note:Install the printer software before connecting the USB, parallel, or serial cable.
After connecting the printer to a Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, 
Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003 computer (which will act as a server), 
follow these steps to configure the network printer for shared printing:
1Install a custom printer driver.
aLaunch the drivers CD.
bClick...