Lexmark X544 Manual

							Menu itemDescription
Sides (Duplex)
2 sided
1 sidedEnables duplex (two-sided) printing
Note: 1 sided is the factory default setting.
Print Settings
Setup menu
Menu itemDescription
Printer Language
PS Emulation
PCL Emulation
PPDS EmulationDetermines which printer language the print server uses to send data to the
printer
Note: PS is the factory default setting.
Print Area
Normal
Fit to Page
Whole PageDetermines the print area on paper
Note: Normal is the factory default setting.
Download Target
RAM
FlashCollects permanent resources that have been downloaded on the printer and
automatically writes them to the flash drive
Note: RAM is the factory default setting.
Resource Save
On
OffSaves the permanently downloaded resources
Note: Off is the factory default setting.
Finishing menu
Note: Certain options are not available on selected printer models.
Menu itemDescription
Sides
2 Sided
1 SidedSpecifies whether duplex (2‑sided) printing is set as the default for all print jobs
Note: 1 Sided is the factory default setting.
Duplex Binding
Long Edge
Short EdgeDefines the way duplexed pages are bound and how the printing on the back of the
page is oriented in relation to the printing on the front of the page
Notes:
Long Edge is the factory default setting.
Long Edge specifies that binding be placed on the left edge of portrait pages
and the top edge of landscape pages.
Short Edge specifies that binding be placed on the top edge of portrait pages
and the left edge of landscape pages.
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							Menu itemDescription
Copies
1–999Specifies a default number of copies for each print job
Note: 1 is the factory default setting.
Blank Pages
Do Not Print
PrintSpecifies whether blank pages are inserted in a print job
Note: “Do Not Print” is the factory default setting.
Collate
On
OffStacks the pages of a print job in sequence when printing multiple copies
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting. No pages will be collated.
The On setting stacks the print job sequentially.
Both settings print the entire job the number of times specified by the Copy
menu setting.
Separator Sheets
None
Between Copies
Between Jobs
Between PagesSpecifies whether blank separator sheets are inserted
Notes:
None is the factory default setting.
Between Copies inserts a blank sheet between each copy of a print job if
Collation is set to On. If Collation is set to Off, a blank page is inserted between
each set of printed pages, such as after all page 1s, all page 2s, and so on.
Between Jobs inserts a blank sheet between print jobs.
Between Pages inserts a blank sheet between each page of the print job. This
setting is useful when printing transparencies or inserting blank pages in a
document for notes.
Separator Source
Tray 
Multi‑Page FeederSpecifies the paper source for separator sheets
Note: Tray 1 (standard tray) is the factory default setting.
N‑Up
Off
2 Up
4 Up
6 Up
9 Up
16 UpSpecifies that multiple‑page images are printed on one side of a sheet of paper
Notes:
The number selected is the number of page images that will print per side
Off is the factory default setting.
N‑Up Ordering
Horizontal
Reverse Horizontal
Reverse Vertical
VerticalSpecifies how the page images appear on the physical page
Note: Horizontal is the factory default setting.
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							Menu itemDescription
Orientation
Auto
Landscape
PortraitSpecifies the orientation of a multiple‑page sheet
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting. The printer chooses between portrait and
landscape.
Long Edge uses landscape.
Short Edge uses portrait.
N‑Up Border
None
SolidPrints a border around each page image
Note: None is the factory default setting.
Quality menu
Menu itemDescription
Color Correction
Auto
Off
ManualAdjusts the color output on the printed page
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting. Auto applies different color conversion tables
to each object on the printed page.
Off turns off color correction.
Manual allows customization of the color tables using the settings available from
the Manual Color menu.
Due to the differences in additive and subtractive colors, certain colors that
appear on computer monitors are impossible to duplicate on the printed page.
Print Resolution
4800 CQ
1200 dpiSpecifies the printed output resolution
Note: 4800 CQ is the factory default setting.
Toner Darkness
1–5Lightens or darkens the printed output
Notes:
4 is the factory default setting.
Selecting a smaller number can help conserve toner.
Enhance Fine Lines
On
OffCreates smoother lines with sharper edges
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting.
This feature improves the printed output of CAD-type drawings (e.g. circuit
diagrams, architectural prints, etc.).
Color Saver
On
OffReduces the amount of toner used for graphics and images. The amount of toner used
for text is not reduced.
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting.
On overrides Toner Darkness settings.
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							Menu itemDescription
RGB Brightness
‑6 to +6Adjusts brightness in color outputs
Notes:
0 is the factory default setting.
This menu item does not affect files that use CMYK color specifications.
RGB Contrast
0–5Adjusts contrast in color outputs
Notes:
0 is the factory default setting.
This menu item does not affect files that use CMYK color specifications.
RGB Saturation
0–5Adjusts saturation in color outputs
Notes:
0 is the factory default setting.
This menu item does not affect files that use CMYK color specifications.
Color Balance
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Black
Reset DefaultsLets you make subtle color adjustments to the printer output by individually altering
the amount of toner being used for each color plane. Specifies the amount of color from
‑5 to +5.
Note: 0 is the factory default setting.
Color Samples
sRGB Display
sRGB Vivid
Display—True Black
Vivid
Off—RGB
US CMYK
Euro CMYK
Vivid CMYK
Off—CMYKPrints sample pages for each of the RGB and CMYK color conversion tables used in the
printer
Notes:
Selecting any setting prints the sample.
Color samples consist of a series of colored boxes along with the RGB or CMYK
combination that creates the color observed. These pages can be used to help
decide which combinations to use to get the desired printed output.
From a browser window, type the IP address of the printer to access a complete
list of color sample pages from the Embedded Web Server.
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							Menu itemDescription
Manual Color (RGB)
RGB Image
RGB Text
RGB GraphicsCustomizes the RGB color conversions. The values for each setting are:
Vivid
sRGB Display
Display—True Black
sRGB Vivid
Off
Notes:
Vivid applies a color conversion table that produces brighter, more saturated
colors.
sRGB Display is the factory default setting for RGB Image. This applies a color
conversion table to an output that matches the colors displayed on a computer
monitor.
Display—True Black applies a color conversion table that uses only black toner
for neutral gray colors.
sRGB Vivid is the factory default setting for RGB Text and RGB Graphics. sRGB
Vivid applies a color table that increases saturation. This is preferred for business
graphics and text.
Off turns off color conversion.
Manual Color (CMYK)
CMYK Image
CMYK Text
CMYK GraphicsCustomizes the CMYK color conversions. The values for each setting are:
USCMYK
EuroCMYK
Vivid CMYK
Off
Notes:
USCMYK is the US factory default setting
EuroCMYK is the International factory default setting
Vivid CMYK applies a color conversion table that produces brighter, more
saturated colors.
Off turns off color conversion.
Color AdjustInitiates an automatic color adjust calibration.
Utilities menu
Menu itemDescription
Hex Trace
ActivateAssists in isolating the source of a print job problem
Notes:
When Hex Trace is activated, all data sent to the printer is printed in
hexadecimal and character representation, and control codes are not
executed.
To exit Hex Trace, turn the printer off.
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							Menu itemDescription
Coverage Estimator
Off
OnProvides an estimate of the percentage coverage of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black
on a page. The estimate is printed on a separator page.
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting.
This menu item is not available on selected printer models.
PDF menu
Menu itemDescription
Scale to Fit
No
YesScales page content to fit the selected page size
Note: No is the factory default setting.
Annotations
Do Not Print
PrintSpecifies whether to print annotations in the PDF
Note: Do Not Print is the factory default setting.
PostScript menu
Menu itemDescription
Print PS Error
On
OffPrints a page containing the PostScript error
Note: Off is the factory default setting.
Image Smoothing
On
OffEnhances the contrast and sharpness of low‑resolution images and smooths
their color transitions
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting.
Image Smoothing has no effect on images that are 300 dpi or higher in
resolution.
PCL Emul menu
Menu itemDescription
Font Source
Resident
Download
AllSpecifies the set of fonts used by the Font Name menu item
Notes:
Resident is the factory default setting. It shows the factory default set of
fonts downloaded into RAM.
Download shows all the fonts downloaded into RAM.
All shows all fonts available to any option.
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							Menu itemDescription
Font Name
RO CourierIdentifies a specific font and the option where it is stored
Notes:
RO Courier is the factory default setting.
RO Courier shows the font name, font ID, and storage location in the
printer. The font source abbreviation is R for Resident, F for Flash, and D
for Download.
Symbol Set
10U PC‑8
12U PC‑850Specifies the symbol set for each font name
Notes:
10U PC‑8 is the US factory default setting.
12U PC‑850 is the international factory default setting.
A symbol set is a set of alphabetic and numeric characters, punctuation,
and special symbols. Symbol sets support the different languages or
specific programs such as math symbols for scientific text. Only the
supported symbol sets are shown.
PCL Emulation Settings
Point Size
1.00–1008.00Changes the point size for scalable typographic fonts
Notes:
12 is the factory default setting.
Point Size refers to the height of the characters in the font. One point
equals approximately 1/72 of an inch.
Point sizes can be increased or decreased in 0.25‑point increments.
PCL Emulation Settings
Pitch
0.08–100Specifies the font pitch for scalable monospaced fonts
Notes:
10 is the factory default setting.
Pitch refers to the number of fixed‑space characters per inch (cpi).
Pitch can be increased or decreased in 0.01‑cpi increments.
For nonscalable monospaced fonts, the pitch appears on the display but
cannot be changed.
PCL Emulation Settings
Orientation
Portrait
LandscapeSpecifies the orientation of text and graphics on the page
Notes:
Portrait is the factory default setting.
Portrait prints text and graphics parallel to the short edge of the page.
Landscape prints text and graphics parallel to the long edge of the page.
PCL Emulation Settings
Lines per Page
1–255
60
64Specifies the number of lines that print on each page
Notes:
60 is the US factory default setting. 64 is the international factory default
setting.
The printer sets the amount of space between each line based on the
Lines per Page, Paper Size, and Orientation settings. Select the desired
Paper Size and Orientation before setting Lines per Page.
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							Menu itemDescription
PCL Emulation Settings
A4 Width
198 mm
203 mmSets the printer to print on A4‑size paper
Notes:
198 mm is the factory default setting.
The 203‑mm setting sets the width of the page to allow the printing of
eighty 10‑pitch characters.
PCL Emulation Settings
Auto CR after LF
On
OffSpecifies whether the printer automatically performs a carriage return (CR) after
a line feed (LF) control command
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting.
Setting alterations are duplicated in the PPDS menu.
PCL Emulation Settings
Auto LF after CR
On
OffSpecifies whether the printer automatically performs a line feed (LF) after a
carriage return (CR) control command
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting.
Setting alterations are duplicated in the PPDS menu.
Tray Renumber
Assign MP Feeder
Off
None
0–199
Assign Tray 
Off
None
0–199
Assign Manual Paper
Off
None
0–199
Assign Man Env
Off
None
0–199Configures the printer to work with printer software or programs that use
different source assignments for trays, drawers, and feeders
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting.
None is not an available selection. It is displayed only when it is selected
by the PCL 5 interpreter.
None ignores the Select Paper Feed command.
0–199 allows a custom setting to be assigned.
Tray Renumber
View Factory Def
NoneDisplays the factory default setting assigned to each tray, drawer, or feeder
Tray Renumber
Restore Defaults
Yes
NoReturns all tray, drawer, and feeder assignments to the factory default settings
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							Image menu
Menu itemDescription
Auto Fit
On
OffSelects the optimal paper size, scaling, and orientation
Notes:
On is the factory default setting.
The On setting overrides scaling and orientation settings for some images.
Invert
On
OffInverts bi‑tonal monochrome images
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting.
The font size can be increased in 1‑point increments.
This setting does not apply to GIF or JPEG images.
Scaling
Anchor Top Left
Best Fit
Anchor Center
Fit Height/Width
Fit Height
Fit WidthScales the image to fit the selected paper size
Note: Best Fit is the factory default setting.
Orientation
Portrait
Landscape
Rev Portrait
Rev LandscapeSets the image orientation
Note: Portrait is the factory default setting.
PictBridge menu
Menu itemDescription
Photo Size
Auto
L
2L
Hagaki Postcard
Card Size
100 x 150 mm
4 x 6 in
8 x 10 in
Letter
A4
A5
JIS B5Controls the printed size of each photo printed from a PictBridge‑enabled device
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting.
If both the printer and the PictBridge‑enabled camera have a value for this
setting, the value in the camera supersedes the value in the printer.
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							Menu itemDescription
Layout
Auto
Off
2 Up
3 Up
4 Up
6 Up
9 Up
12 Up
16 Up
Index PrintDetermines the maximum number of images that can print on one side of paper
Notes:
Auto is the factory default setting.
If both the printer and the PictBridge‑enabled camera have a value for this
setting, the value in the camera supersedes the value in the printer.
Quality
Normal
Draft
FineDetermines which resolution, toner darkness, and color saver values the device uses
when printing photos sent from a PictBridge‑enabled device
Notes:
Normal is the factory default setting.
If both the printer and the PictBridge‑enabled camera have a value for this
setting, the value in the camera supersedes the value in the printer.
Paper Source
MP Feeder
Tray 
Manual PaperIdentifies the printer default input source when printing photos from a
PictBridge‑enabled device
Notes:
MP Feeder is the factory default setting.
A photo size larger than the size of the media installed in the printer input
source cannot be selected.
Set Date and Time
Menu itemDescription
View Date/TimeDisplays the time in YYYY‑MM‑DD HH:MM format
Note: This is a view only screen.
Set Date/Time
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/Region
select screen, the default becomes No.
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