Lexmark X544 Manual

							Custom Scan Sizes menu
Menu itemDescription
ID Card
Width
1–14 inches (25–355.6 mm)
Height
1–14 inches (25–355.6 mm)
Orientation
Landscape
Portrait
2 scans per side
Off
OnSpecifies a non‑standard scan size.
Notes:
4.83 inches is the US factory default setting for Width. 123 millimeters is
the international factory default setting for Width.
6.32 inches is the US factory default setting for Height. 161 millimeters is
the international factory default setting for Height.
Landscape is the factory default setting for Orientation.
On is the factory default setting for 2 scans per side.
Custom Scan Size 
Scan Size Name
Width
1–14 inches (25–355.6 mm)
Height
1–14 inches (25–355.6 mm)
Orientation
Landscape
Portrait
2 scans per side
Off
OnSpecifies a custom scan size name and options. This name replaces a Custom
Scan Size  name in the printer menus.
Notes:
8.5 inches is the US factory default setting for Width. 216 millimeters is
the international factory default setting for Width.
14 inches is the US factory default setting for Height. 356 millimeters is
the international factory default setting for Height.
Landscape is the factory default setting for Orientation.
Off is the factory default setting for 2 scans per side.
Universal Setup menu
These menu items are used to specify the height and width of the Universal Paper Size. The Universal Paper Size is a
user‑defined paper size setting. It is listed with the other paper size settings and includes similar options, such as support
for duplex printing and printing multiple pages on one sheet.
Menu itemDescription
Units of Measure
Inches
MillimetersIdentifies the units of measure
Notes:
Inches is the US factory default setting.
Millimeters is the international factory default setting.
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							Menu itemDescription
Portrait Width
3–14.7 inches
76–360 mmSets the portrait width
Notes:
If the width exceeds the maximum, the printer uses the maximum
width allowed.
8.5 inches is the US factory default setting. Inches can be increased
in 0.01‑inch increments.
216 mm is the international factory default setting. Millimeters can
be increased in 1‑mm increments.
Portrait Height
3–14.7 inches
76–360 mmSets the portrait height
Notes:
If the height exceeds the maximum, the printer uses the maximum
height allowed.
14 inches is the US factory default setting. Inches can be increased in
0.01‑inch increments.
356 mm is the international factory default setting. Millimeters can
be increased in 1‑mm increments.
Reports menu
Reports menu
Note: When you select a menu item from the Reports menu, the indicated report prints.
Menu itemDescription
Menu Settings PagePrints a report containing information about paper loaded into trays, installed
memory, the total page count, alarms, timeouts, the printer control panel
language, the TCP/IP address, the status of supplies, the status of the network
connection, and other information
Device StatisticsPrints a report containing printer statistics such as supply information and details
about printed pages
Network Setup PagePrints a report containing information about the network printer settings, such
as the TCP/IP address information
Note: This menu item appears only for network printers or printers connected
to print servers.
Shortcut ListPrints a report containing information about configured shortcuts
Fax Job LogPrints a report containing information about the last 200 completed faxes
Fax Call LogPrints a report containing information about the last 100 attempted, received,
and blocked calls
Copy ShortcutsPrints a report containing information about copy shortcuts
E‑mail ShortcutsPrints a report containing information about e‑mail shortcuts
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							Menu itemDescription
Fax ShortcutsPrints a report containing information about fax shortcuts
Profiles ListPrints a list of profiles stored in the printer
Print FontsPrints a report of all the fonts available for the printer language currently set in
the printer
Print DefectsPrints a repeating defects page used as a diagnostic tool for identifying print
problems
Note: Should be printed on letter‑ or A4‑size paper. If printed on smaller
paper, the content will be clipped.
Print DemoPrints a resident demonstration page
Asset ReportPrints a report containing asset information including the printer serial number
and model name. The report contains text and UPC barcodes that can be scanned
into an asset database.
Network/Ports
Active NIC menu
Menu itemDescription
Active NIC
Auto
List of networksShows the print server
Note: This menu is available only for network models or printers attached to print
servers.
Network menu
Menu itemDescription
PCL SmartSwitch
On
OffSets the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job requires
it, regardless of the default printer language
Notes:
On is the factory default setting.
When the Off setting is used, the printer does not examine incoming data.
When the Off setting is used, 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.
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							Menu itemDescription
PS SmartSwitch
On
OffSets the printer to automatically switch to PS emulation when a print job requires
it, regardless of the default printer language
Notes:
On is the factory default setting.
When the Off setting is used, the printer does not examine incoming data.
When the Off setting is used, 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
Off
AutoSets 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 updated.
Network Buffer
Disabled
AutoSets the size of the network input buffer
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting.
The value can be changed in 1‑K 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 USB buffer.
Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the
menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is updated.
Mac Binary PS
On
Off
AutoSets the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting.
The Off setting filters print jobs using the standard protocol.
The On setting processes raw binary PostScript print jobs.
Network Setup
Reports Menu
Network Card menu
TCIP Menu
IPv6 Menu
Wireless menu
AppleTalk menuLists all the network setup menus, regardless of the active network of the printer
Note: Certain options are not available on selected printer models.
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							Wireless menu
Use the following menu items to view or configure the wireless internal print server settings.
Note: This menu is available only for network models or printers attached to print servers when an optional wireless
internal print server is installed in the printer.
Menu itemDescription
Mode
Infrastructure
Ad hocLets you select a mode
Notes:
Infrastructure mode makes the printer wireless network accessible
through an access point.
Ad hoc mode configures the printer for peer‑to‑peer wireless
networking.
Compatibility
802.11n
802.11b/g
802.11b/g/nLets you select a setting that is compatible with your equipment
Choose Network
Lets you select an available network for the printer to use
View Signal QualityLets you view the strength of the wireless connection
View Security ModeLets you view the security of the wireless connection
USB menu
Menu itemDescription
PCL SmartSwitch
On
OffSets the printer to automatically switch to PCL emulation when a print job requires
it, regardless of the default printer language
Notes:
On is the factory default setting.
When the Off setting is used, the printer does not examine incoming data.
When the Off setting is used, 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 requires
it, regardless of the default printer language
Notes:
On is the factory default setting.
When the Off setting is used, the printer does not examine incoming data.
When the Off setting is used, 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 itemDescription
NPA Mode
Off
AutoSets 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 updated.
USB Buffer
Disabled
AutoSets the size of the USB input buffer
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 updated.
Mac Binary PS
On
Off
AutoSets the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting.
The Off setting filters print jobs using the standard protocol.
The On setting processes raw binary PostScript print jobs.
ENA AddressSets the network address information for an external print server that is attached
to the printer using a USB cable
Note: This menu item is available only if the printer is attached to an external
printer server through the USB port.
ENA NetmaskSets the netmask information for an external print server that is attached to the
printer using a USB cable
Note: This menu item is available only if the printer is attached to an external
print server through the USB port.
ENA GatewaySets the gateway information for an external print server that is attached to the
printer using a USB cable
Note: This menu item is available only if the printer is attached to an external
print server through the USB port.
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							Settings menu
General Settings menu
Menu itemDescription
Display Language
English
Francais
Deutsch
Italiano
Espanol
Dansk
Norsk
Nederlands
Svenska
Portuguese
Suomi
Russian
Polski
Magyar
Turkce
Cesky
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean
JapaneseSets the language of the text appearing on the display
Note: All languages may not be available for all printers.
Eco‑Mode
Off
Energy
Energy/Paper
PaperMinimizes the use of energy, paper, or specialty media
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting. Off resets the printer to its
factory default settings.
The Energy setting minimizes the power used by the printer.
Performance may be affected but quality is not.
Paper minimizes the amount of paper and specialty media
needed for a print job. Performance may be affected but
quality is not.
Energy/Paper minimizes the use of power and of paper and
specialty media.
Quiet Mode
Off
OnReduces the amount of noise produced by the printer
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting.
On configures the printer to produce as little noise as
possible.
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							Menu itemDescription
Run Initial setup
Yes
NoInstructs the printer to run the setup wizard
Notes:
Yes is the factory default setting.
After completing the setup wizard by selecting Done at the
Country select screen, the default setting becomes No.
Paper Sizes
U.S.
MetricSpecifies the printer factory default measurements. The default
setting is determined by the country selection in the initial setup
wizard.
Scan to PC Port Range
Specifies a valid port range for printers behind a port blocking
firewall. The valid ports are specified by two sets of numbers
separated by a semicolon.
Note: 9751:12000 is the factory default setting.
Default Mode
Copy
FaxSets the function the printer enters when Go, Content, Darkness,
or any number is pressed on the printer control panel
Note: Copy is the factory default setting
Date Format
MM‑DD‑YYYY
DD‑MM‑YYYY
YYYY‑MM‑DDFormats the printer date
Note: MM‑DD‑YYYY is the US factory default setting and
DD‑MM‑YYYY is the international factory default setting.
Time Format
12 hour A.M./P.M.
24 hour clockFormats the printer time
Note: The factory default setting is 12 hour A.M./P.M.
Alarms
Alarm Control
Cartridge AlarmSets an alarm to sound when the printer requires operator
intervention. Available selections for each alarm type are:
Off
Single
Continuous
Notes:
Single is the factory default setting for Alarm Control. Single
sounds three quick beeps.
Off means no alarm will sound.
Continuous repeats three beeps every 10 seconds.
Timeouts
Power Saver
Disabled
1–240Specifies the number of minutes of inactivity before some systems
begin entering a minimum power state.
Note: 30 minutes is the factory default setting.
Timeouts
Screen Timeout
15–300Sets the amount of time in seconds the printer waits before
returning the printer display to a Ready state
Note: 30 seconds is the factory default setting.
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							Menu itemDescription
Timeouts
Print Timeout
Disabled
1–255Sets the amount of time in seconds the printer waits to receive an
end‑of‑job message before canceling the remainder of the print job
Notes:
90 seconds is the factory default setting.
When the timer expires, any partially printed page still in the
printer is printed, and then the printer checks to see if any
new print jobs are waiting.
Print Timeout is available only when using PCL or PPDS
emulation. This setting has no effect on PostScript emulation
print jobs.
Timeouts
Wait Timeout
Disabled
15–65535Sets the amount of time in seconds the printer waits for additional
data before canceling a print job
Notes:
40 seconds is the factory default setting.
Wait Timeout is available only when the printer is using
PostScript emulation. This setting has no effect on PCL or
PPDS emulation print jobs.
Print Recovery
Auto Continue
Disabled
5–255Lets the printer automatically continue printing from certain offline
situations when not resolved within the specified time period
Notes:
Disabled is the factory default setting.
5–255 is a range of time in seconds.
Print Recovery
Jam Recovery
On
Off
AutoSpecifies whether the printer reprints jammed pages
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting. The printer reprints
jammed pages unless the memory required to hold the pages
is needed for other printer tasks.
On sets the printer to always reprint jammed pages.
Off sets the printer to never reprint jammed pages.
Print Recovery
Page Protect
On
OffLets the printer successfully print a page that may not have printed
otherwise
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting. Off prints a partial page
when there is not enough memory to print the whole page.
On sets the printer to process the whole page so that the
entire page prints.
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							Menu itemDescription
Factory Defaults
Do Not Restore
Restore NowReturns the printer settings to the factory default settings
Notes:
Do Not Restore is the factory default setting. Do Not Restore
keeps the user‑defined settings.
Restore returns all printer settings to the factory default
settings except Network/Ports menu settings. All downloads
stored in RAM are deleted.
Copy Settings menu
Menu itemDescription
Content
Text
Text/Photo
PhotographSpecifies the type of content contained in the copy job
Notes:
Text emphasizes sharp, black, high-resolution text against a clean, white
background.
Text/Photo is the factory default setting. Text/Photo is used when the original
documents are a mixture of text and graphics or pictures.
Photograph tells the scanner to pay extra attention to graphics and pictures.
This setting increases the time it takes to scan, but emphasizes a reproduction
of the full dynamic range of tones in the original document. This increases the
amount of information saved.
Sides (Duplex)
1 sided to 1 sided
1 sided to 2 sided
2 sided to 1 sided
2 sided to 2 sidedSpecifies whether an original document is duplex (two‑sided) or simplex (one-sided),
and then specifies whether the copy should be duplex or simplex
Notes:
Duplex is not available on selected models.
1 sided to 1 sided—The original page has printing on one side. The copied
page will have printing on one side.
1 sided to 2 sided—The original page has printing on one side. The copied
page will have printing on both sides. For example, if the original is six sheets,
the copy is three sheets with printing on both sides.
2 sided to 1 sided—The original page has printing on both sides. The copied
page will have printing on only one side. For example, if the original draft is
three sheets of paper with an image on each side of each sheet, then the copy
is six sheets with only one image on one side of each sheet.
2 sided to 2 sided—The original page has printing on both sides. The copy
mimics the original exactly.
Paper Saver
Off
2 on 1 Portrait
2 on 1 Landscape
4 on 1 Portrait
4 on 1 LandscapeSets two or four sheets of an original document together on the same page
Note: Off is the factory default setting.
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