Lexmark X945e User Manual

							Menu itemDescription
Original Size
Letter
Legal
Executive
Tabloid
Folio
Statement
A3
A4
A5
JIS B4
JIS B5
Book Original
4 x 6
3 x 5
Business Card
Auto Size Sense
Mixed SizesSpecifies the paper size of the document that is being scanned
Note: Letter is the US factory default setting. A4 is the international factory default
setting.
Duplex
Off
Long edge
Short edgeSpecifies how the text and graphics are oriented on the page
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting.
Long edge assumes binding along the long edge of the page (left edge for
portrait orientation and top edge for landscape orientation).
Short edge assumes binding along the short edge of the page (top edge for
portrait orientation and left edge for landscape orientation).
Photo JPEG Quality
5–90Sets the quality of a JPEG photo image in relation to file size and the quality of the
image
Notes:
50 is the factory default setting.
5 reduces the file size, but the quality of the image is lessened.
90 provides the best image quality, but the file size is very large.
This menu item applies to all scan functions.
JPEG Quality
5–90Sets the quality of a JPEG text or text/photo image in relation to file size and the
quality of the image.
Notes:
75 is the factory default setting.
5 reduces the file size, but the quality of the image is lessened.
90 provides the best image quality, but the file size is very large.
This menu item applies to Text, Text/Photo, and all scan functions.
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							Menu itemDescription
Use Multi‑Page TIFF
On
OffProvides a choice between single-page TIFF files and multiple‑page TIFF files. For a
multiple-page scan to USB job, either one TIFF file is created containing all the pages,
or multiple TIFF files are created with one file for each page of the job.
Notes:
On is the factory default setting.
This menu item applies to all scan functions.
Scan bit Depth
8 bit
1 bitEnables the Text/Photo mode to have smaller file sizes by using 1‑bit images when
Color is set to Off
Note: 8 bit is the factory default setting.
Base File Name
Enter a base file name
Custom Job scanning
Off
OnLets you copy a document that contains mixed paper sizes into a single job
Scan Preview
On
OffSpecifies whether a preview will appear on the display for scan jobs
Note: Off is the factory default setting.
Background Removal
‑4 to +4Adjusts the amount of background visible on a copy
Note: 0 is the factory default setting.
Contrast
Best for content
0–5Specifies the contrast of the output
Note: “Best for content” is the factory default setting.
Shadow Detail
‑4 to +4Adjusts the amount of shadow detail visible on a copy
Note: 0 is the factory default setting.
Scan edge to edge
On
OffSpecifies if the original document is scanned edge-to-edge
Note: Off is the factory default setting.
Print Settings
Finishing menu
Menu itemDescription
Duplex
On
OffSpecifies whether duplex (2‑sided) printing is set as the default for all print jobs
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting.
To set 2‑sided printing from the software program, click File > Print, and then
click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
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							Menu itemDescription
Duplex Bind
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.
Copies
1–999Specifies a default number of copies for each print job
Notes:
1 is the factory default setting.
To specify the number of copies for a specific print job, from the software
program, click File > Print, and then click Properties, Preferences, Options, or
Setup. Software settings always override control panel settings.
Blank Pages
Do Not Print
PrintSpecifies whether blank pages are inserted in a print job
Note: Do Not Print is the factory default setting.
Collation
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 
MP FeederSpecifies the paper source for separator sheets
Notes:
Tray 1 (standard tray) is the factory default setting.
From the Paper menu, Configure MP must be set to Cassette in order for MP
Feeder to appear as a menu setting.
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							Menu itemDescription
Multipage Print
Off
2 Up
3 Up
4 Up
6 Up
9 Up
12 Up
16 UpSpecifies that multiple‑page images be printed on one side of a sheet of paper.
This is also referred to as N‑up or Paper Saver.
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting.
The number selected is the number of page images that will print per side.
Multipage Order
Horizontal
Vertical
Reverse Horizontal
Reverse VerticalSpecifies the positioning of multiple‑page images when using Multipage Print
Notes:
Horizontal is the factory default setting.
Positioning depends on the number of images and whether the images are in
portrait or landscape orientation.
Multipage View
Auto
Long Edge
Short EdgeSpecifies 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.
Multipage Border
None
SolidPrints a border around each page image when using Multipage Print
Note: None is the factory default setting.
Staple Job
Off
Auto
Front
Back
2 Staples
4 StaplesSpecifies the number and position of staples on a print job
Notes:
This menu is available only when the finisher is installed.
Off is the factory default setting. Print jobs are not stapled.
Auto corner staples every print job.
Envelopes are not stapled.
Hole Punch
On
OffSpecifies whether a print job receives hole‑punch finishing
Notes:
This menu is available only when the finisher is installed.
Off is the factory default setting. Print jobs are not hole punched.
The On setting instructs the finisher to hole punch every print job.
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							Menu itemDescription
Hole Punch Mode
2 holes
3 holes
4 holesSpecifies the number of holes punched
Notes:
3 is the US factory default setting. The 3 holes setting is available only for the
3‑hole finisher.
4 is the international factory default setting. The 4 holes setting is available
only for the 4‑hole finisher.
This menu is available only when the finisher is installed.
Offset Pages
None
Between Copies
Between JobsStacks copies or print jobs into staggered sets in an output bin
Notes:
None is the factory default setting. No pages are offset during the print job.
Between Copies offsets each copy of a print job.
Between Jobs offsets each print job.
Quality menu
Menu itemDescription
Print Mode
Color
Black OnlySpecifies whether images are printed in grayscale or in color
Note: Color is the factory default setting.
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
2400 IQSpecifies the printed output resolution
Note: 2400 IQ 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.
If Print Mode is set to Black Only, a setting of 5 increases toner density and
darkness to all print jobs.
If Print Mode is set to Color, a setting of 5 is the same as a setting of 4.
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							Menu itemDescription
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.
RGB Brightness
‑6 to +6Adjusts brightness in color outputs
Notes:
0 is the factory default setting.
‑6 is the maximum decrease. 6 is the maximum increase.
This does not affect files where CMYK color specifications are being used.
RGB Contrast
0–5Adjusts contrast in color outputs
Notes:
0 is the factory default setting.
This does not affect files where CMYK color specifications are being used.
RGB Saturation
0–5Adjusts saturation in color outputs
Notes:
0 is the factory default setting.
This does not affect files where CMYK color specifications are being used.
Color Balance
Cyan
‑5–5
Magenta
‑5–5
Yellow
‑5–5
Black
‑5–5
Reset DefaultsAdjusts color in printed output by increasing or decreasing the amount of toner being
used for each color
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 Image
Vivid
sRGB Display
Display—True Black
sRGB Vivid
Off
RGB Text
Vivid
sRGB Display
Display—True Black
sRGB Vivid
Off
RGB Graphics
Vivid
sRGB Display
Display—True Black
sRGB Vivid
OffCustomizes the RGB color conversions
Notes:
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.
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.
Vivid applies a color conversion table that produces brighter, more saturated
colors.
Display—True Black applies a color conversion table that uses only black toner
for neutral gray colors.
Off turns off color conversion.
Manual Color
CMYK Image
US CMYK
Euro CMYK
Vivid CMYK
Off
CMYK Text
US CMYK
Euro CMYK
Vivid CMYK
Off
CMYK Graphics
US CMYK
Euro CMYK
Vivid CMYK
OffCustomizes the CMYK color conversions
Notes:
US CMYK is the US factory default setting. US CMYK applies a color conversion
table that tries to produce output that matches SWOP color output.
Euro CMYK is the international factory default setting. Euro CMYK applies a color
conversion table that tries to produce output that matches EuroScale color
output.
Vivid CMYK increases color saturation for the US CMYK color conversion table.
Off turns off color conversion.
Color Adjust
Initiates color calibration
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							Utilities menu
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.
All printer settings are returned to factory default settings except Display
Language and the settings in the Parallel menu, Serial menu, Network menu,
and USB menu.
All downloads stored in RAM are deleted. Downloads stored in flash memory
or on the printer hard disk are not affected.
Format Disk
Yes
NoFormats the printer hard disk
Notes:
A printer hard disk must be installed in the printer and operating properly for
this menu item to be available. The disk must not be Read/Write or Write
protected.
No cancels the format request.
Selecting Yes deletes all stored data and reformats the printer hard disk.
Job Acct Stat
Print
ClearPrints a list of all stored job statistics or deletes the information from the printer hard
disk
Notes:
A printer hard disk must be installed in the printer and operating properly for
this menu item to be available.
Selecting Print prints a list of statistics.
Clear deletes all job statistics stored on the printer hard disk. Clearing
job account statistics appears on the display.
The Clear selection will not appear if Job Accounting is set to MarkTrackTM.
Activate Hex Trace
Assists 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, or reset the printer.
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.
Note: Off is the factory default setting.
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							Setup menu
Menu itemDescription
Printer Language
PS Emulation
PCL EmulationSpecifies the printer language used to communicate data from the computer to the
printer
Notes:
PCL emulation uses a PCL interpreter for processing print jobs. PostScript
emulation uses a PS interpreter for processing print jobs. PPDS emulation uses
a PPDS interpreter for processing print jobs.
The factory default printer language varies depending on the type of printer
purchased.
Setting a printer language as the default does not prevent a program from
sending print jobs that use another printer language.
Resource Save
Off
OnSpecifies how the printer handles temporary downloads, such as fonts and macros
stored in RAM, when the printer receives a job that requires more memory than is
available
Notes:
Off is the factory default setting. Off sets the printer to retain the downloads
only until memory is needed. Downloads are deleted in order to process print
jobs.
The On setting retains the downloads during language changes and printer
resets. If the printer runs out of memory, 38 Memory Full appears, and
downloads are not deleted.
Black Only Mode
Off
OnPrints all text and graphics using only the black toner cartridge
Printer Usage
Max Speed
Max YieldSpecifies how the printer processes jobs with black and white and color information
Notes:
Max Speed prints in a black only mode until it receives a page with color
content. Then, it prints in color and does not switch to black only until it
receives ten consecutive black‑and‑white pages.
Max Yield switches from black to color mode based on the color content found
on each page.
Download Target
RAM
DiskSets the storage location for downloads
Notes:
RAM is the factory default setting.
Storing downloads in flash memory or on a printer hard disk places them in
permanent storage. Downloads remain in flash memory or on the printer hard
disk even when the printer is turned off.
Storing downloads in RAM is temporary.
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							Menu itemDescription
Job Accounting
Off
OnSpecifies whether to store statistical information about the most recent print jobs
on the hard disk
Notes:
Statistical information includes whether the job printed with errors, the print
time, the job size (in bytes), the requested paper size and type, the total
number of printed pages, and the number of copies requested.
Job Accounting appears only when the hard disk is installed and working.
Print Area
Normal
Whole PageModifies the logical and physical print area
Notes:
Normal is the factory default setting. When attempting to print data in the
non‑printable area defined by the Normal setting, the printer clips the image
at the boundary.
The Whole Page setting allows the image to be moved into the non‑printable
area defined by the Normal setting, but the printer will clip the image at the
Normal setting boundary.
The Whole Page setting only affects pages printed using a PCL 5e interpreter.
This setting has no effect on pages printed using the PCL XL, PPDS, or
PostScript interpreter.
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.
Downloads stored in flash memory or on a printer hard disk are not affected.
PostScript menu
Menu itemDescription
Print PS Error
On
OffPrints a page containing the PostScript error
Note: Off is the factory default setting.
Font Priority
Resident
Flash/DiskEstablishes the font search order
Notes:
Resident is the factory default setting.
A formatted flash memory option card or printer hard disk must be
installed in the printer and operating properly for this menu item to be
available.
The flash memory option or printer hard disk cannot be Read/Write,
Write, or password protected.
Job Buffer Size must not be set to 100%.
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