Lexmark X 950 User Manual

							Menu item Description
Network Buffer
Auto
3KB to [maximum size allowed]Sets the size of the network input buffer
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting.
The value can be changed in 1‑KB increments.
The maximum size allowed depends on the amount of memory in the
printer, the size of the other link buffers, and whether Resource Save is
set to On or Off.
To increase the maximum size range for the Network Buffer, disable or
reduce the size of the parallel, serial, and USB buffers.
Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the
menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.
Job Buffering
Off
On
AutoTemporarily stores print jobs on the printer hard disk before printing. This menu
only appears if a formatted disk is installed.
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting.
On 
buffers print jobs on the printer hard disk.
Auto buffers print jobs only if the printer is busy processing data from
another input port.
Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the
menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.
Mac Binary PS
Auto
On
OffSets the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting.
Off 
filters print jobs using the standard protocol.
On processes raw binary PostScript print jobs.
Standard Network Setup
Reports
Network Card
TCP/IP
IPv6
Wireless
AppleTalkDisplays and sets the printer network settings.
Note: The Wireless menu appears only when the printer is connected to a
wireless network.
Network [x] Setup
Reports
Network Card
TCP/IP
IPv6
Wireless
AppleTalk
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							Network Reports menu
This menu is available from the Network/Ports menu:
Network/Ports > Standard Network or Network [x] > Standard Network Setup or Network Setup > Reports
or Network Reports
Menu item Description
Print Setup PagePrints a report containing information about the network printer settings, such as the TCP/IP
address
Network Card menu
This menu is available from the Network/Ports menu:
Network/Ports > Standard Network or Network [x] > Standard Network Setup or Network [x] Setup > Network
Card
Menu item Description
View Card Status
Connected
DisconnectedLets you view the connection status of the Network Card
View Card SpeedLets you view the speed of a currently active network card
Network Address
UAA
LAALets you view the network addresses
Job Timeout
0
10–225Sets the amount of time in seconds before a network print job is canceled
Note: 90 seconds is the factory default setting.
Banner Page
Off
OnAllows the printer to print a banner page
Note: Off is the factory default setting.
TCP/IP menu
Note: This menu is available only in network printers or in printers connected to print servers.
Menu item Description
Set HostnameLets you set the current TCP/IP host name
Note: This can be changed only from the Embedded Web Server.
IP AddressLets you view or change the current TCP/IP address
Note: Manually setting the IP address sets the Enable DHCP and Enable Auto
IP settings to Off. It also sets Enable BOOTP and Enable RARP to Off on
systems that support BOOTP and RARP.
NetmaskLets you view or change the current TCP/IP netmask
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							Menu item Description
GatewayLets you view or change the current TCP/IP gateway
Enable DHCP
On
OffSpecifies the DHCP address and parameter assignment setting
Note: On is the factory default setting.
Enable RARP
On
OffSpecifies the RARP address assignment setting
Note: Off is the factory default setting.
Enable BOOTP
On
OffSpecifies the BOOTP address assignment setting
Note: On is the factory default setting.
Enable AutoIP
Ye s
NoSpecifies the Zero Configuration Networking setting
Note: Yes is the factory default setting.
Enable FTP/TFTP
Ye s
NoEnables the built-in FTP server, which allows you to send files to the printer using
File Transfer Protocol.
Note: Yes is the factory default setting.
Enable HTTP Server
Ye s
NoEnables the built-in Web server (Embedded Web Server). When enabled, the
printer can be monitored and managed remotely using a Web browser.
Note: Yes is the factory default setting.
WINS Server AddressLets you view or change the current WINS server address
DNS Server AddressLets you view or change the current DNS server address
Backup DNS Server AddressView or change the backup DNS server addresses.
Backup DNS Server Address 2
Backup DNS Server Address 3
IPv6 menu
This menu is available from the Network/Ports menu:
Network/Ports > Standard Network or Network [x] > Standard Network Setup or Network [x] Setup > IPv6
Note: This menu is available only for network models or printers attached to print servers.
Menu item Description
Enable IPv6
On
OffEnables IPv6 in the printer
Note: On is the factory default setting.
Auto Configuration
On
OffSpecifies whether the network adapter accepts the automatic IPv6
address configuration entries provided by a router
Note: On is the factory default setting.
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							Menu item Description
Set HostnameLets you set the hostname
Note: These settings can be changed only from the Embedded
Web Server. View Address
View Router Address
Enable DHCPv6
On
OffEnables DHCPv6 in the printer
Note: On is the factory default setting.
Wireless menu
Use the following menu items to view or configure the wireless internal print server settings.
Note: This menu is available only in printer models connected to a wireless network.
The Wireless menu is available from the Network/Ports menu:
Network/Ports > Standard Network or Network [x] > Standard Network Setup or Network [x] Setup >
Wireless
Menu item Description
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Start Push ButtonLets you connect the printer to a wireless network by pressing
buttons on both the printer and the access point (wireless router)
within a given period of time
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
Start PIN MethodLets you connect the printer to a wireless network by using a PIN on
the printer and entering it into the wireless settings of the access
point
Enable/Disable WPS Autodetection
Enable
DisableAutomatically detects the connection method that an access point
with WPS uses—WPS Push Button Configuration (PBC) or WPS
Personal Identification Number (PIN)
Note: Disable is the factory default setting.
Network Mode
Infrastructure
Ad hocSpecifies the network mode
Notes:
Ad hoc is the factory default setting. This configures wireless
connection directly between the printer and a computer.
Infrastructure lets the printer access a network using an access
point.
Compatibility
802.11b/g
802.11b/g/nSpecifies the wireless standard for the wireless network
Note: The 802.11b/g/n is the factory default setting.
Choose Network
[list of available networks]Lets you select an available network for the printer to use
View Signal QualityLets you view the quality of the wireless connection
View Security ModeLets you view the encryption method that a wireless network uses
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							Note: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a simple and secure configuration that lets you establish a wireless
network and enable network security without requiring prior knowledge of Wi‑Fi technology. It is no longer
necessary to configure the network name (SSID) and WEP key or WPA passphrase for network devices.
AppleTalk menu
To access the menu, navigate to either of the following:
Network/Ports > Standard Network > Standard Network Setup > AppleTalk
Network/Ports > Network [x] > Network [x] Setup > AppleTalk
Use To
Activate
Ye s
NoEnable or disable AppleTalk support.
Note: No is the factory default setting.
View NameShow the assigned AppleTalk name.
Note: The AppleTalk name can be changed only from the Embedded
Web Server.
View AddressShow the assigned AppleTalk address.
Note: The AppleTalk address can be changed only from the Embedded
Web Server.
Set Zone
[list of zones available on the
network]Provide a list of AppleTalk zones available on the network.
Note: The default zone for the network is the factory default setting.
Standard USB menu
Menu item Description
PCL SmartSwitch
On
OffSets the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job
received through a USB port requires it, regardless of the default printer
language
Notes:
On is the factory default setting.
When set to Off, the printer does not examine incoming data. The printer
uses PostScript emulation if the PS SmartSwitch is set to On. It uses the
default printer language 
specified in the Setup menu if the PS
SmartSwitch is set to Off.
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							Menu item Description
PS SmartSwitch
On
OffSets the printer to automatically switch to PS emulation when a print job
received through a USB port requires it, regardless of the default printer
language
Notes:
On is the factory default setting.
When set to Off, the printer does not examine incoming data. The printer
uses PCL emulation if the PCL SmartSwitch is set to On. It uses the
default printer language 
specified in the Setup menu if the PCL
SmartSwitch is set to Off.
NPA Mode
Auto
On
OffSets the printer to perform the special processing required for bidirectional
communication following the conventions defined by the NPA protocol
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting. Auto sets the printer to examine data,
determine the format, and then process it appropriately.
Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the
menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.
USB Buffer
Auto
3KB to [maximum size allowed]
DisabledSets the size of the USB input buffer
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting.
Disabled turns 
off job 
buffering. Any jobs already 
buffered on the printer
hard disk are printed before normal processing resumes.
The USB buffer size value can be changed in 1-KB increments.
The maximum size allowed depends on the amount of memory in the
printer, the size of the other link buffers, and whether Resource Save is
set to On or 
Off.
To increase the maximum size range for the USB Buffer, disable or
reduce the size of the parallel, serial, and network buffers.
Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the
menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.
Job Buffering
Off
On
AutoTemporarily stores print jobs on the printer hard disk before printing
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting.
On 
buffers jobs on the printer hard disk.
Auto buffers print jobs only if the printer is busy processing data from
another input port.
Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the
menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.
Mac Binary PS
Auto
On
OffSets the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting.
On processes raw binary PostScript print jobs.
Off filters print jobs using the standard protocol.
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							Menu item Description
ENA Address
yyy.yyy.yyy.yyySets the network address information for an external print server
Note: This menu item is available only if the printer is attached to an external
print server through the USB port.
ENA Netmask
yyy.yyy.yyy.yyySets the netmask information for an external print server
Note: This menu item is available only if the printer is attached to an external
print server through the USB port.
ENA Gateway
yyy.yyy.yyy.yyySets the gateway information for an external print server
Note: This menu item is available only if the printer is attached to an external
print server through the USB port.
Parallel [x] menu
Menu item Description
PCL SmartSwitch
On
OffSets the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job
received through a serial port requires it, regardless of the default printer
language
Notes:
On is the factory default setting.
When set to Off, the printer does not examine incoming data. The printer
uses PostScript emulation if PS SmartSwitch is set to On. It uses the
default printer language specified in the Setup menu if PS SmartSwitch is
set to Off.
PS SmartSwitch
On
OffSets the printer to automatically switch to PS emulation when a print job
received through a serial port requires it, regardless of the default printer
language
Notes:
On is the factory default setting.
When set to Off, the printer does not examine incoming data. The printer
uses PCL emulation if PCL SmartSwitch is set to On. It uses the default
printer language 
specified in the Setup menu if PCL SmartSwitch is set to
Off.
NPA Mode
Auto
On
OffSets the printer to perform the special processing required for bidirectional
communication following the conventions defined by the NPA protocol
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting.
Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the
menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.
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							Menu item Description
Parallel Buffer
Auto
3KB to [maximum size allowed]
DisabledSets the size of the parallel input buffer
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting.
Disabled turns off job buffering. Any print jobs already buffered on the
printer hard disk are printed before normal processing resumes.
The parallel buffer size setting can be changed in 1‑KB increments.
The maximum size allowed depends on the amount of memory in the
printer, the size of the other link buffers, and whether Resource Save is
set to On or Off.
To increase the maximum size range for the Parallel Buffer, disable or
reduce the size of the USB, serial, and network buffers.
Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the
menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.
Job Buffering
Off
On
AutoTemporarily stores print jobs on the printer hard disk before printing
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting.
On buffers print jobs on the printer hard disk.
Auto buffers print jobs only if the printer is busy processing data from
another input port.
Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the
menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.
Advanced Status
On
OffEnables bidirectional communication through the parallel port
Notes:
On is the factory default setting.
Off disables parallel port negotiation.
Protocol
Fastbytes
StandardSpecifies the parallel port protocol
Notes:
Fastbytes is the factory default setting. It provides compatibility with most
existing parallel ports and is the recommended setting.
Standard tries to resolve parallel port communication problems.
Honor Init
Off
OnDetermines if the printer honors printer hardware initialization requests from
the computer
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting.
The computer requests initialization by activating the Init signal from the
parallel port. Many personal computers activate the Init signal each time
the computer is turned on.
Parallel Mode 2
On
OffDetermines if the parallel port data is sampled on the leading or trailing edge
of a strobe
Note: On is the factory default setting.
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							Menu item Description
Mac Binary PS
Auto
On
OffSets the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting.
Off filters print jobs using the standard protocol.
On processes raw binary PostScript print jobs.
ENA Address
yyy.yyy.yyy.yyySets the network address information for an external print server
Note: This menu item is available only if the printer is attached to an external
print server through the USB port.
ENA Netmask
yyy.yyy.yyy.yyySets the netmask information for an external print server
Note: This menu item is available only if the printer is attached to an external
print server through the USB port.
ENA gateway
yyy.yyy.yyy.yyySets the gateway information for an external print server
Note: This menu item is available only if the printer is attached to an external
print server through the USB port.
Serial [x] menu
Menu item Description
PCL SmartSwitch
On
OffSets the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job
received through a serial port requires it, regardless of the default printer
language
Notes:
On is the factory default setting.
When set to Off, the printer does not examine incoming data. The printer
uses PostScript emulation if PS SmartSwitch is set to On. It uses the
default printer language specified in the Setup menu if PS SmartSwitch is
set to Off.
PS SmartSwitch
On
OffSets the printer to automatically switch to PS emulation when a print job
received through a serial port requires it, regardless of the default printer
language
Notes:
On is the factory default setting.
When set to Off, the printer does not examine incoming data. The printer
uses PCL emulation if PCL SmartSwitch is set to On. It uses the default
printer language 
specified in the Setup menu if PCL SmartSwitch is set to
Off.
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							Menu item Description
NPA Mode
Auto
On
OffSets the printer to perform the special processing required for bidirectional
communication following the conventions defined by the NPA protocol
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting. Auto sets the printer to examine data,
determine the format, and then processes it appropriately.
When set to On, the printer performs NPA processing. If the data is not in
NPA format, it is rejected as bad data.
When set to Off, the printer does not perform NPA processing.
Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the
menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.
Serial Buffer
Auto
3KB to [maximum size allowed]
DisabledSets the size of the serial input buffer
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting.
Disabled turns off job buffering. Any jobs already buffered on the disk are
printed before normal processing is resumed.
The serial buffer size setting can be changed in 1‑KB increments.
The maximum size allowed depends on the amount of memory in the
printer, the size of the other link buffers, and whether Resource Save is
set to On or Off.
To increase the maximum size range for the Serial Buffer, disable or
reduce the size of the parallel, serial, and network buffers.
Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the
menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.
Job Buffering
Off
On
AutoTemporarily stores print jobs on the printer hard disk before printing
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting. The printer does not buffer print jobs on
the printer hard disk.
On buffers print jobs on the printer hard disk.
Auto buffers print jobs only if the printer is busy processing data from
another input port.
Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the
menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is then updated.
Protocol
DTR
DTR/DSR
XON/XOFF
XON/XOFF/DTR
XONXOFF/DTRDSRSelects the hardware and software handshaking settings for the serial port
Notes:
DTR is the factory default setting.
DTR/DSR is a hardware handshaking setting.
XON/XOFF is a software handshaking setting.
XON/XOFF/DTR and XON/XOFF/DTR/DSR are combined hardware and
software handshaking settings.
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