Lexmark C910 Finisher User manual

December 2002

Edition: December 2002
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Contents
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Contents
Introduction ......................................................................1-1
Overview............................................................................................................ 1-1
Navigational Tips............................................................................................... 1-4
Printing the File.................................................................................................. 1-4
Bibliography....................................................................................................... 1-5
PCL Emulation..................................................................2-1
Selecting PCL Emulation................................................................................... 2-1
Using SmartSwitch....................................................................................... 2-1
Using the Operator Panel or MarkVision Professional................................. 2-1
Using Your Software Application.................................................................. 2-2
Page Formatting................................................................................................ 2-2
Printable Areas............................................................................................. 2-2
Lexmark C720.............................................................................................. 2-4
Lexmark C750.............................................................................................. 2-5
Lexmark C910.............................................................................................. 2-6
Lexmark E320 and E322.............................................................................. 2-7
Lexmark J110............................................................................................... 2-8
Lexmark T420.............................................................................................. 2-9
Lexmark T520, T522, T620, and T622....................................................... 2-10
Lexmark W812........................................................................................... 2-11
Lexmark W820........................................................................................... 2-12
Print Area Menu Item....................................................................................... 2-13
Font and Symbol Set Support for the Lexmark E320...................................... 2-15
Selecting Symbol Sets for Lexmark E320.................................................. 2-16
Font and Symbol Set Support for the Lexmark E322...................................... 2-19
Selecting Symbol Sets for Lexmark E322.................................................. 2-20
Font and Symbol Set Support for the Lexmark C720, C750, C910, T520, T522,
T620, T622, W812, and W820 ........................................................................ 2-28
Forward and Backward Compatibility Modes for the Lexmark C720, C750,
C910, T520, T522, T620, T622, W812, and W820.................................... 2-29
Selecting Symbol Sets for the Lexmark C720, C750, C910, T520, T522, T620,
T622, W812, and W820............................................................................. 2-34

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Font and Symbol Set Support for the Lexmark T420...................................... 2-38
Forward and Backward Compatibility Modes for the Lexmark T420.......... 2-39
Selecting Symbol Sets for the Lexmark T420............................................ 2-44
Font and Symbol Set Support for the Lexmark J110....................................... 2-48
Command Structure ....................................................................................... 2-50
Control Codes............................................................................................ 2-50
Commands................................................................................................. 2-50
PCL Emulation Commands............................................................................. 2-53
PCL Emulation Commands by Function.................................................... 2-53
GL/2 Commands ............................................................................................. 2-75
Raster Image Graphics.................................................................................... 2-79
Raster Compression Mode ........................................................................ 2-79
Macros............................................................................................................. 2-86
Printer Job Language ......................................................3-1
PJL Command Notation .................................................................................... 3-1
Kernel Commands............................................................................................. 3-2
Job Separation Commands............................................................................... 3-4
Environment Commands and Variables............................................................ 3-7
Status Readback Commands.......................................................................... 3-54
Status Message Format .................................................................................. 3-62
Information Messages................................................................................ 3-62
Auto-Continuable Conditions ..................................................................... 3-64
Attendance Conditions............................................................................... 3-67
Operator Intervention - Paper Handling..................................................... 3-72
Operator Intervention - Paper Jams........................................................... 3-75
Service Errors ............................................................................................ 3-79
Device Attendance Commands....................................................................... 3-80
Unique PJL Commands................................................................................... 3-82
File Commands for Flash or Disk............................................................... 3-86
File and Device Protection Commands........................................................... 3-93
Protecting a File or Device......................................................................... 3-93
Unlocking a Protected File or Device......................................................... 3-95
Re-Locking a Protected File or Device....................................................... 3-96
Unlocking a Protected File or Device for the Current Job.......................... 3-97
Recovering Lost Passwords....................................................................... 3-98

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PostScript Emulation.......................................................4-1
Selecting PostScript Emulation ......................................................................... 4-1
Using SmartSwitch....................................................................................... 4-1
Using the Operator Panel or MarkVision Professional................................. 4-1
Using Your Software Application.................................................................. 4-2
Page Formatting................................................................................................ 4-3
Printable Areas............................................................................................. 4-3
Logical Page Size ........................................................................................ 4-4
PostScript Emulation Fonts for the Lexmark C720.......................................... 4-11
PostScript Emulation Fonts for the Lexmark T420.......................................... 4-14
PostScript Emulation Fonts for the Lexmark W812......................................... 4-16
Supplemental Operators.................................................................................. 4-19
Command Format...................................................................................... 4-19
Paper Size Support.................................................................................... 4-20
Paper Tray Support.................................................................................... 4-24
Envelope Size Support............................................................................... 4-28
Envelope Tray Support .............................................................................. 4-30
Supplemental Operator Summary.............................................................. 4-32
Page Device Parameters................................................................................. 4-67
Interpreter Parameters .................................................................................... 4-80
User Parameters........................................................................................ 4-80
System Parameters.................................................................................... 4-83
Device Parameters..................................................................................... 4-89
Status and Error Messages........................................................................... 4-111
Tagged Binary Not Active ........................................................................ 4-111
Tagged Binary Active............................................................................... 4-112
Status Messages...................................................................................... 4-112
Unsolicited Messages.............................................................................. 4-114
Switching Languages ......................................................5-1
SmartSwitch ...................................................................................................... 5-1
Setting SmartSwitch for Different Interfaces................................................ 5-2
Printer Job Language........................................................................................ 5-2
Sniffing............................................................................................................... 5-3

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Flash Memory and Disk...................................................6-1
Resource Data Collection (Download Target)................................................... 6-2
Storing Resources on Flash Memory or Disk............................................... 6-3
Viewing the Contents of Flash Memory and Disk.............................................. 6-3
Password Protection.......................................................................................... 6-7
Rewriting the Flash Content.............................................................................. 6-8
Accessing Files with PostScript Emulation........................................................ 6-9
File Naming Conventions............................................................................. 6-9
Device Search Order.................................................................................. 6-12
Performance.................................................................................................... 6-13
Job Buffering ................................................................................................... 6-13
Creating a Partition .................................................................................... 6-14
Enabling Job Buffering............................................................................... 6-14
Disabling Job Buffering.............................................................................. 6-15
Recovering from a Power Loss.................................................................. 6-15
Printer Specifications ......................................................7-1
Airflow Requirement..................................................................................... 7-1
Noise Emission Levels................................................................................. 7-1
Electrical Specifications ............................................................................... 7-2
Power Requirements.................................................................................... 7-3
Physical Specifications................................................................................. 7-5
Clearance Requirements ............................................................................ 7-6
Environmental Conditions............................................................................ 7-8
Altitude Specifications.................................................................................. 7-9
Atmospheric Pressure.................................................................................. 7-9
Power On to Ready State Time Period ....................................................... 7-9
Time to Print the First Page ...................................................................... 7-10
Printer Interfaces..............................................................8-1
Setting Up the Communications Port................................................................ 8-2
Setting Up the Communications Port Using Windows 95/98/Me................. 8-2
Setting Up the Communications Port Using Windows NT 4.0 ..................... 8-3
Setting Up the Communications Port Using Windows 2000........................ 8-4
Setting Up the Communications Port Using Windows XP ........................... 8-5

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Setting Up the Communications Port Using OS/2........................................ 8-6
Deciding Which Interface to Use....................................................................... 8-7
Parallel Interface................................................................................................ 8-8
Standard Parallel Connector........................................................................ 8-9
Optional Parallel Connector......................................................................... 8-9
Parallel Connector Pin Assignments............................................................ 8-9
Using the INIT* Signal to Initialize.............................................................. 8-13
Computer-to-Printer Communications........................................................ 8-13
Printer-to-Computer Communication (Advanced Status)........................... 8-19
Parallel Mode 1.......................................................................................... 8-20
Parallel Mode 2.......................................................................................... 8-21
Signal Descriptions .................................................................................... 8-21
Serial Interface ................................................................................................ 8-35
Using the RS-232C Serial Interface........................................................... 8-35
Using the RS-422 Serial Interface.............................................................. 8-46
Network Support.............................................................................................. 8-53
Input Buffer...................................................................................................... 8-54
PCL Support ................................................................... A-1
PJL Support.................................................................... B-1
PostScript Support ........................................................ C-1
Index................................................................................ X-1

Introduction
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CHAPTER 1: Introduction
Overview
The following edition of the Technical Reference contains information about printer
commands and printer languages supported by the following Lexmark printers:
•Lexmark™ C720
•Lexmark C750
•Lexmark C910
•Lexmark E320
•Lexmark E322
•Lexmark J110
•Lexmark T420
•Lexmark T520
•Lexmark T522
•Lexmark T620
•Lexmark T622
•Lexmark W812
•Lexmark W820
To determine which commands and languages your printer supports, see the
appendixes in the back of this document or refer to your printer user documentation.
If specific information about your printer is not included in this edition of the Technical
Reference, it may be available in another version. Visit the Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com/publications for more information.

Introduction
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Printed documentation is also available for some Lexmark printers. Obtain the correct
part number from the following table and call 1-800-LEXMARK (1-800-539-6275) to
order a Technical Reference for your printer.
The Technical Reference is divided into the following:
Chapter 2: PCL Emulation
Shows how to select PCL emulation and discusses PCL emulation commands, GL/2
commands, and resident font and symbol set support.
Chapter 3: Printer Job Language
Contains detailed information about certain commands that cause the printer to enter
PCL emulation, PostScript emulation, and Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS), and
many other types of commands.
Chapter 4: PostScript Emulation
Provides information about PostScript emulation and explains PostScript emulation
supplemental operators.
Chapter 5: Switching Languages
Describes ways to switch printer languages and explains when you may want to
choose one method over another.
Table 1-1: Technical Reference Documentation Available in Hard Copy
If you need a Technical Reference for the ... Order Lexmark part number ...
Optra™ K 11A4079
Optra E 69G8055
Optra N 11A9979
Optra S 43H5437
Optra SC 11C0905
Optra Color 40 11F0833
Optra Color 45 11F0833
Optra Color 1200 11F0833
Optra E310 12A2194

Introduction
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Chapter 6: Flash Memory and Disk
Provides information about using the flash memory and hard disk. It describes how to
manage printer memory, store resources (such as fonts and macros), and manage
files.
Chapter 7: Printer Specifications
Lists printer specifications, including information about hardware and environmental
conditions.
Chapter 8: Printer Interfaces
Provides information on printer interfaces, including information about parallel and
serial interface, network support, and communication protocols.
See the tables in the three appendixes to determine if your printer supports a
particular PCL emulation, PJL, or PostScript emulation command. The appendixes
are:
Appendix A: PCL Support
Appendix B: PJL Support
Appendix C: PostScript Support