Lexmark W850 Use and care manual

X860de, X862de, X862dte, X864de,
X864dhe, W850n, W850dn
Technical Reference
April 2011 www.lexmark.com
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Contents
Edition notice...............................................................................................2
Introduction.................................................................................................5
Understanding letters after model numbers............................................................................................5
Learning about the printer...........................................................................7
Finding information about the printer......................................................................................................7
Printer Control Language (PCL) page formatting...........................................9
Printable areas..........................................................................................................................................9
Supported paper and envelope dimensions...........................................................................................10
Printer Job Language (PJL)..........................................................................12
PJL commands information.....................................................................................................................12
PostScript (PS) emulation...........................................................................13
Supported paper sizes.............................................................................................................................13
PostScript paper tray support.................................................................................................................14
PostScript envelope size support............................................................................................................16
PostScript envelope tray support............................................................................................................17
Printer specifications..................................................................................19
Airflow requirement................................................................................................................................19
Noise emission levels..............................................................................................................................19
Electrical specifications...........................................................................................................................20
Power requirements................................................................................................................................20
Physical specifications.............................................................................................................................21
Clearance requirements..........................................................................................................................22
Environmental conditions.......................................................................................................................22
Altitude specifications and atmospheric pressure..................................................................................23
Appendix A: PCL support............................................................................24
PCL emulation commands.......................................................................................................................24
GL/2 commands......................................................................................................................................30
Contents
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Appendix B: PJL support.............................................................................33
Common variables for both printer languages........................................................................................33
Lexmark-unique PJL variables for both printer languages......................................................................35
Common variables for PCL emulation.....................................................................................................44
Printer-unique variables for PCL emulation............................................................................................45
Common variables for PostScript emulation...........................................................................................45
Printer-unique variables for PostScript emulation..................................................................................46
Printer-unique LRESOURCE variables......................................................................................................46
Status Readback commands....................................................................................................................46
USTATUS unsolicited status variables.....................................................................................................47
PJL messages for auto-continuable conditions.......................................................................................47
PJL messages for attendance conditions.................................................................................................53
PJL messages for paper handling.............................................................................................................69
PJL messages for paper jams...................................................................................................................72
Service errors..........................................................................................................................................79
Device attendance messages..................................................................................................................79
Lexmark-unique PJL commands..............................................................................................................79
File and device protection commands....................................................................................................80
Appendix C: PostScript support..................................................................81
Supplemental operators..........................................................................................................................81
Page device parameters..........................................................................................................................84
User interpreter parameters...................................................................................................................89
System interpreter parameters...............................................................................................................90
Devices supported...................................................................................................................................92
Device parameters..................................................................................................................................95
PostScript message keys commands.....................................................................................................104
Index........................................................................................................105
Contents
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Introduction
Overview
This edition of the Technical Reference contains information about the following printers or multifunction printers
(MFPs):
X860de
X862de
X862dte
X864de
X864dhe
W850n
W850dn
Understanding letters after model numbers
Some LexmarkTM printers may have one or more letters after the model name to indicate printer features.
Acronym Meaning
dduplex1
de duplex and e-Task (electronic task) touch-screen interface
dfe duplex, finisher/stapler, and e-Task touch-screen interface
dhe duplex, high-capacity drawer, and e-Task touch-screen interface
dhn duplex, high-capacity drawer, and network
dme duplex, mailbox, and e-Task touch-screen interface
dn duplex and network
dnf duplex, network, and finisher/stapler
dnw or dw duplex, network, and wireless
dt duplex and additional tray2
dte duplex, additional tray, and e-Task touch-screen interface
dtn duplex, additional tray, and network
dttn duplex, tandem tray module, and network
dtwe duplex, additional tray, wireless, and e-Task touch-screen interface
ee-Task touch-screen interface
hdn hard disk, duplex, and network
nnetwork
1Duplex printing (two-sided printing) using an optional duplex unit or an internal duplex unit based on the product.
2The additional tray is part of a drawer.
Introduction
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Acronym Meaning
nl network light model
ni network and ImageQuick
tn network and additional tray
1Duplex printing (two-sided printing) using an optional duplex unit or an internal duplex unit based on the product.
2The additional tray is part of a drawer.
Introduction
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Learning about the printer
Finding information about the printer
What are you looking for? Find it here
Initial setup instructions:
•Connecting the printer
•Installing the printer software
Setup documentation—The setup documentation came
with the printer and is also available on the Lexmark Web
site at http://support.lexmark.com.
Additional setup and instructions for using the printer:
•Selecting and storing paper and specialty media
•Loading paper
•Configuring printer settings
•Viewing and printing documents and photos
•Setting up and using the printer software
•Configuring the printer on a network (depending on your
printer model)
•Caring for and maintaining the printer
•Troubleshooting and solving problems
User's Guide—The User's Guide is available on the
Software and Documentation CD.
For updates, check our Web site at
http://support.lexmark.com.
Instructions for:
•Installing the printer using Guided or Advanced wireless setup
•Connecting the printer to an Ethernet or a wireless network
•Troubleshooting printer connection problems
Networking Guide— Open the Software and
Documentation CD, and then look for Printer and
Software Documentation under the Pubs folder. From
the list of publications, click the Networking Guide link.
Help using the printer software Windows or Mac Help—Open a printer software program
or application, and then click Help.
Click
?
to view context-sensitive information.
Notes:
•The Help installs automatically with the printer
software.
•The printer software is located in the printer
Program folder or on the desktop, depending on
your operating system.
Learning about the printer
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What are you looking for? Find it here
Latest supplemental information,updates, and technical support:
•Documentation
•Driver downloads
•Live chat support
•E-mail support
•Telephone support
Lexmark Support Web site—
http://support.lexmark.com
Note: Select your country or region, and then select your
product to view the appropriate support site.
Support telephone numbers and hours of operation for
your country or region can be found on the Support Web
site or on the printed warranty that came with your
printer.
Record the following information (located on the store
receipt and at the back of the printer), and have it ready
when you contact support so they may serve you faster:
•Machine Type number
•Serial number
•Date purchased
•Store where purchased
Warranty information Warranty information varies by country or region:
•In the US—See the Statement of Limited Warranty
included with this printer, or at
http://support.lexmark.com.
•In other countries and regions—See the printed
warranty that came with your printer.
Learning about the printer
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Printer Control Language (PCL) page formatting
For more information on PCL, see the Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference. It contains a complete
listing with descriptions of PCL commands.
To determine which PCL commands your printer supports, see “Appendix A: PCL support” on page 24.
Printable areas
The printable areas and logical pages for PCL emulation (both portrait and landscape orientation) are illustrated below.
See the legend that follows for definitions of areas Athrough I.
Legend:
APortrait physical page width and landscape physical page length
BPortrait physical page length and landscape physical page width
CPortrait logical page width
DLandscape logical page width
EDistance between the side edge of the physical page and the logical page in portrait
FDistance between the side edge of the physical page and the logical page in landscape
GDistance between the top and bottom edge of the physical page and logical page
HDistance between the left and right edge of the physical page and the printable area in portrait, or distance between
the top and bottom edge of the physical page and printable area in landscape
IDistance between the top and bottom edge of the physical page and the printable area in portrait, or distance between
the left and right edge of the physical page and the printable area in landscape
Note: The tables that follow in this chapter list the page sizes and dimensions of each area labeled on the preceding
diagram for all paper and envelope sizes your printer supports.
Printer Control Language (PCL) page formatting
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Supported paper and envelope dimensions
The following table lists the page sizes and print area dimensions for all supported paper and envelope sizes. For more
information about the printable areas and logical pages for PCL emulation, see “Printable areas” on page 9.
Selection Paper/envelope
dimensions
Dimensions by area (pels)1
Page size
parameters2
Name mm inches A B C D E F G H I
Paper
2, 602 Letter 216 x 279 8.5 x 11 5100 6600 4800 6360 150 120 0100 100
3, 603 Legal 216 x 356 8.5 x 14 5100 8400 4800 8160 150 120 0100 100
12, 45, 612 JIS B5 182 x 257 7.2 x 10.1 4300 6070 4000 5830 150 120 0100 100
26, 626 A4
(198 mm)3
210 x 297 8.3 x 11.7 4960 7014 4676 6778 142 118 080 100
26, 626 A4
(203 mm)3
210 x 297 8.3 x 11.7 4960 7014 4800 6778 80 118 080 100
1,601 Executive 184 x 267 7.5 x 10.5 4350 6300 4050 6060 150 120 0100 100
13, 613 A5 148 x 210 5.8 8.27 3496 4960 3196 4720 142 118 0100 100
300 Oficio
(Mexico)
216 x 340 8.5 x 13.4 5100 8040 4800 7800 150 120 0100 100
46 JIS B4 257 x 364 10.12 x 14.3
3
6070 8600 5786 8364 142 118 0100 100
27 A3 297 x 420 11.69 x 16.5
4
7014 9920 6730 9684 142 118 0100 100
6 or 11 11 x 17 279.4 x 431.
8
11.69 x 16.5
4
6600 1200 6300 9960 150 120 0100 100
4 or 10 Folio 216 x 330 8.5 x 13 5100 7800 4800 7560 150 120 0100 100
15 Statement 139.7 X
215.9
5.5 x 8.5 3300 5100 3000 4860 150 120 0100 100
24 A6 148 x 105 5.8 x 41 2480 3496 2199 3260 142 118 0100 100
1Pel dimensions are for 600 dpi.
2Page Size Parameters are explained in the Page Control table in the PCL chapter in the Printer Language and Interfaces
Technical Reference.
3The width of the logical page for A4 paper can be changed from the printer control panel or your software application.
4For the Universal paper size, the area dimensions are listed in pel ranges.
5Paper ID 99 will be supported for backward compatibility with other Lexmark printers. Paper ID 99 has the same logical
paper size as ID 100 (compatible with HP LaserJet 5Si/5SiMx) but is 8 pels wider than the Lexmark 4039.
Note: The explanation of the printable area assumes the Print Area menu item is set to Normal. For more information, see
“Print Area Menu Item” in the PCL chapter in the Printer Language and Interfaces Technical Reference.
Printer Control Language (PCL) page formatting
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Selection Paper/envelope
dimensions
Dimensions by area (pels)1
Page size
parameters2
Name mm inches A B C D E F G H I
101 Universal 297 x 431.8 11.69 x 17 1800–
51004
1800
–
85024
1500–
48004
1500–
82624
150 120 0100 100
Envelope
80 7 3/4
Envelope
98.4 x 190.5 3.875 x 7.5 2324 4500 2024 4260 150 120 0100 100
81 10
Envelope
104.8 x 241.
3
4.125 x 9.5 2474 5700 2174 5460 150 120 0100 100
90 DL
Envelope
220 x 110 8.66 x 4.33 2598 5196 2314 4960 142 118 0100 100
91 C5
Envelope
229 x 162 9.02 x 6.38 3826 5408 3542 5172 142 118 0100 100
600 Other
Envelope
216 x 356 8.5 x 14 5100 8400 4800 8160 150 120 0100 100
1Pel dimensions are for 600 dpi.
2Page Size Parameters are explained in the Page Control table in the PCL chapter in the Printer Language and Interfaces
Technical Reference.
3The width of the logical page for A4 paper can be changed from the printer control panel or your software application.
4For the Universal paper size, the area dimensions are listed in pel ranges.
5Paper ID 99 will be supported for backward compatibility with other Lexmark printers. Paper ID 99 has the same logical
paper size as ID 100 (compatible with HP LaserJet 5Si/5SiMx) but is 8 pels wider than the Lexmark 4039.
Note: The explanation of the printable area assumes the Print Area menu item is set to Normal. For more information, see
“Print Area Menu Item” in the PCL chapter in the Printer Language and Interfaces Technical Reference.
Printer Control Language (PCL) page formatting
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Printer Job Language (PJL)
PJL commands information
Your printer supports complete PJL commands, including certain commands that cause the printer to enter PCL
emulation, PostScript emulation, and Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS).
For a complete listing with descriptions of PJL commands, see the Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical
Reference.
To determine which commands your printer supports, see “Appendix B: PJL support” on page 33.
Printer Job Language (PJL)
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PostScript (PS) emulation
Your printer supports complete PostScript emulation supplemental operators. For full descriptions in detail for these
operators, refer to the PostScript emulation chapter in the Printer Languages and Interfaces Technical Reference.
To determine which commands your printer supports, see “Appendix C: PostScript support” on page 81.
Supported paper sizes
= Supported
X = Not supported
Paper sizes Printer models
Size Literal name Size (mm) Size (inches) Size (points) X860de, X862de,
X862dte,
X864de,
X864dhe
W850n,
W850dn
Letter letter 215.9 x 279.4 8.5 x 11.0 612 x 792
Legal legal 215.9 x 355.6 8.5 x 14.0 612 x 1008
JIS B5 b5* 182.0 x 257.0 7.2 x 10.1 516 x 729
A4 a4 210.0 x 297.0 8.3 x 11.7 595 x 842
Executive executivepage 184.2 x 266.7 7.25 x 10.5 522 x 756
A5 a5 148.0 x 210.0 5.83 x 8.27 419 x 595
Oficio oficio 215.9 x 340.4 8.5 x 13.4 612 x 965 (Lexmark
unique size)
612 x 972 (official
Postscript size)
JIS B4 b4* 257 x 364 10.12 x 14.33 729 x 1032
A3 a3 297 x 420 11.7 x 16.54 842 x 1191
11 x 17 11 x 17 279.4 x 431.8 11 x 17 792 x 1224
Folio folio 215.9 x 330.2 8.5 x 13.0 612 x 936
Statement statement 139.7 x 215.9 5.5 x 8.5 396 x 612
A6 a6 105.0 x 148.0 4.13 x 5.83 297 x 419
Universal universal 297 x 431.8 11.69 x 17 612 x 1008
Custom custom 215.9 x 355.6 8.5 x 14.0 612 x 1020 X X
* This is a Japanese Industry Standard (JIS) paper size. The same named designation is used by JIS and International Standards
Organization (ISO) for different paper sizes.
PostScript (PS) emulation
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= Supported
X = Not supported
Paper sizes Printer models
Size Literal name Size (mm) Size (inches) Size (points) X860de, X862de,
X862dte,
X864de,
X864dhe
W850n,
W850dn
Custom custom 297 x 431.8 11.7 x 17 842 x 1224
Custom custom 320 x 559 12.6 x 22 908 x 1584 X X
Custom custom 297 x 914 11.7 x 36 842 x 2592 X X
* This is a Japanese Industry Standard (JIS) paper size. The same named designation is used by JIS and International Standards
Organization (ISO) for different paper sizes.
PostScript paper tray support
When the printer receives one of the operators listed in “Tray selected with tray operators” on page 15, it performs
the actions listed in this section. This paper tray selection process ends when a suitable paper source is chosen and
paper is fed from this tray.
•The printer checks the value of manualfeed in statusdict and the ManualFeed page device parameter. If either one
is true, then the printer sends a message to load the requested size in the manual feed tray or multipurpose feeder.
•The PageSize Policy is set to 0 by means of setpagedevice.
•The printer checks the paper size loaded in the current active source to determine if it matches the requested size.
If the sizes match, then the paper is fed from the active source.
Note: The current active tray is the last source that was selected from the printer control panel or by the printer
language.
•If the requested size and the size loaded in the active source do not match, then the sources are searched in the
order defined by the Priority array in the InputAttributes dictionary in the pagedevice dictionary.
•If the requested media size is not found by the previous search, then the following search order is used:
–Tray 1
–Tray 2
–Tray 3
–Multipurpose feeder
–Tray 4
–Tray 5
•If the requested size cannot be located in any automatic source, then a configurationerror is issued and the job is
flushed.
For printers that support automatic duplexing:
•Automatic duplexing is not supported for custom-size paper or for envelopes in the multipurpose feeder. Automatic
duplexing is supported from the multipurpose feeder for all other papers.
•If the paper source is changed before the back side of a duplexed page prints, then a blank back page prints, the
paper source changes, and the information for the back side of the page is printed on the front side of a page sent
from the new paper source.
PostScript (PS) emulation
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When these operators are used, it is equivalent to executing the following PostScript emulation sequence:
<< /PageSize [x y]/ImagingBBox null /Policies << /PageSize 0>> >>
setpagedevice
where x y are the PageSize in points.
Tray selected with tray operators
= Supported
X = Not supported Printer models
Operator Tray selected (corresponding image size is set) X860de, X862de, X862dte, X864de,
X864dhe
W850n, W850dn
a4tray tray with A4-size paper
a5tray tray with A5-size paper
b5tray tray with B5-size paper
customtray tray with custom-size paper X X
executivetray tray with executive-size paper
foliotray tray with folio-size paper
legaltray tray with legal-size paper
lettertray tray with letter-size paper
oficiotray tray with oficio-size paper
b4tray tray with B4-size paper
a3tray tray with A3-size paper
11x17tray tray with 11 x 17-size paper
statementtray tray with statement-size paper
PostScript (PS) emulation
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PostScript envelope size support
The literal names in “Envelope sizes supported” on page 16 are also supported as operators in userdict. These
operators change the image size, but do not change the active paper source. Therefore, when these operators are used,
part of the image may be clipped.
When these literal names are used as operators, it is equivalent to executing the following PostScript emulation
sequence. The following example uses a 3.875 x 7.5 envelope.
<</Policies <</PageSize 7>> /PageSize [279 540]>> >>setpagedevice
Envelope sizes supported
= Supported
X = Not supported
Envelope sizes Printer models
Size name Literal name Size (mm) Size (inches) Size (points) X860de,
X862de,
X862dte,
X864de,
X864dhe
W850n,
W850dn
7 3/4 3.875x7.5envelope 98.4 x 190.5 3.875 x 7.5 279 x 540
Commercial 9 3.875x8.875envelope 98.4 x 225.4 3.875 x 8.875 279 x 639 X X
Commercial 10 4.125x9.5envelope 104.8 x 241.3 4.125 x 9.5 297 x 684
International DL 110x220envelope 110 x 220 4.33 x 8.66 312 x 624
International C5 162x229envelope 162 x 229 6.38 x 9.01 459 x 649
International B5 176x250envelope 176 x 250 6.93 x 9.84 499 x 708 X X
Other envelope otherenvelope 296.93 x 427.48 11.69 x 16.83 841 x 842
otherenvelope* Other 229.11 x 355.6 9.02 x 14 612 x 996 X X
* For other envelopes, the page is formatted to 216 x 356 mm (8.5 x 14 in.) unless a size is specified by your software
program.
Literal names supported
= Supported
X = Not Supported
Literal names Printer models
Literal name Compatible literal name X860de, X862de, X862dte, X864de, X864dhe W850n, W850dn
monarchenvelope 3.875x7.5envelope X X
com10envelope 4.125x9.5envelope
dlenvelope 110x220envelope
c5envelope 162x229envelope
PostScript (PS) emulation
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= Supported
X = Not Supported
Literal names Printer models
Literal name Compatible literal name X860de, X862de, X862dte, X864de, X864dhe W850n, W850dn
b5envelope 176x250envelope X X
PostScript envelope tray support
If manualfeed in statusdict and the ManualFeed page device parameter are false when the printer receives one of the
envelopetray operators listed in “Envelopetray operator selections” on page 17, then the following occurs:
•The printer sets the PageSize Policy to 0.
•The printer checks the active source to see if it matches the requested envelope size. If the sizes match, then the
envelope is fed from the active source.
Note: The active source is the last source selected from the printer control panel or data stream.
•If the requested size and the size loaded in the active source do not match, then the sources are searched in the
order defined by the Priority array in the InputAttributes dictionary in the pagedevice dictionary.
•If the requested media size is not found by the previous search, then the following search order is used:
–Envelope feeder
–Multipurpose feeder
•If the requested size and type are not available from any automatic source, then you are prompted to load the
requested envelope size and type in the manual feed source.
•If the size is still not available, then a configurationerror is issued and the print job is flushed.
If manualfeed or ManualFeed is true, then the printer prompts you to load the requested size manually. If no manual
feed exists on the printer, then a rangecheck error message is generated
The envelope tray the printer selects when it receives an envelopetray operator is listed in “Envelopetray operator
selections” on page 17. These operators are equivalent to executing the following PostScript emulation sequence:
<</PageSize [x y] /ImagingBBox null /Policies<</PageSize 0>> >>
setpagedevice
where x y are the PageSize in points.
Envelopetray operator selections
= Supported
X = Not supported
Tray operators Printer models
Operator Tray selected (Corresponding image size
is set)
X860de, X862de, X862dte,
X864de, X864dhe
W850n, W850dn
110x220envelopetray tray with 110 x 220 size envelopes
dlenvelopetray tray with 110 x 220 size envelopes
162x229envelopetray tray with 162 x 229 size envelopes
PostScript (PS) emulation
17

= Supported
X = Not supported
Tray operators Printer models
Operator Tray selected (Corresponding image size
is set)
X860de, X862de, X862dte,
X864de, X864dhe
W850n, W850dn
c5envelopetray tray with 162 x 229 size envelopes
176x250envelopetray tray with 176 x 250 size envelopes
b5envelopetray tray with 176 x 250 size envelopes X X
3.875x7.5envelopetray tray with 3.875 x 7.5 size envelopes
monarcenvelopetray tray with 3.875 x 7.5 size envelopes X X
3.875x8.875envelopetray tray with 3.875 x 8.875 size envelopes X X
4.125x9.5envelopetray tray with 4.125 x 9.5 size envelopes
com10envelopetray tray with 4.125 x 9.5 size envelopes
otherenvelopetray tray with other size envelopes
PostScript (PS) emulation
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Printer specifications
Airflow requirement
The room should meet ASHRAE 62—1989 standards.
Noise emission levels
The following measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296.
Status
1-meter average sound pressure, dBA
W850 X860de X862de X864de
Printing (simplex
mono)
55 53 52 53
Printing (duplex
mono)
58 55 55 56
Scanning (simplex
mono)
Not applicable 53 55 55
Scanning (simplex
color)
Not applicable 48 50 50
Copying (simplex
mono)
Not applicable 53 53 54
Idle/Ready 22 30 30 30
Note: Measurements apply to 300-, 600-, and 1200-dpi printing.
Status
Declared sound power level, Bels
W850 X860de X862de X864de
Printing (simplex
mono)
7.1 6.8 6.9 6.9
Printing (duplex mono) 7.4 7.1 7.2 7.2
Scanning (simplex
mono)
Not applicable 7.1 7.1 7.1
Scanning (simplex
color)
Not applicable 6.6 6.6 6.6
Copying Not applicable 6.9 6.9 7
Idle/Ready 3.8 4.5 4.6 4.6
Note: Measurements apply to 300-, 600-, and 1200-dpi printing.
Printer specifications
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Electrical specifications
Printer model Electrical specification
X86x MFP low-voltage models* 100–127 V at 47–63Hz, nominal
90–137 V, extreme
X86x MFP high-voltage models 220–240 V at 50–60Hz, nominal (not available in all countries)
198–259 V, extreme
W850x SFP low-voltage models 100–127 V at 47–63Hz, nominal
90–137 V, extreme
W850x SFP high-voltage models 220–240 V at 50–60Hz, nominal (not available in all countries)
198–259 V, extreme
* Using a 220–110 power converter with 110 V printer is not recommended.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use voltage converters with printers.
Power requirements
The following table specifies the nominal average power requirements for the base configuration, including fuser power.
Lexmark X86x and W850x nominal average power requirements
Printing state W850 X860 X862 X864
Average power while printing continuously
1-sided (simplex)
2-sided (duplex)
700 W
560 W
730 W
600 W
800 W
660 W
830 W
660 W
Average power while idle
Power Saver mode
Ready mode
Low power/ Standby
mode
8 W
100 W
Not applicable
22 W
160 W
Not applicable
22 W
160 W
90 W
22 W
160 W
90 W
Average power while copying
Copy Not applicable 800 W 840 W 840 W
Average power while scanning
Scan Not applicable 200 W 200 W 200 W
Maximum current while printing
100 V
115 V
230 V
15 A
12 A
8 A
15 A
12 A
8 A
15 A
12 A
8 A
15 A
12 A
8 A
Normal mode 6.00 kWh/wk 6.24 kWh/wk 7.879 kWh/wk 10.516 kWh/wk
Eco mode 4.52 kWh/wk Not applicable 6.959 kWh/wk 7.443 kWh/wk
Printer specifications
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