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Lexmark T642 - User Manual

Lexmark T642
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www.lexmark.com
January 2006
Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc.,
registered in the United States and/or other countries.
© 2006 Lexmark International, Inc.
740 West New Circle Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40550
Technical Reference

Table of Contents

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Lexmark T642 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ColorNo
Print technologyLaser
Maximum resolution2400 x 2400 DPI
Time to first page (black, normal)8.5 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)43 ppm
Maximum internal memory576 MB
Sound power level (standby)30 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)55 dB
Multi-Purpose trayYes
Total input capacity600 sheets
Total output capacity500 sheets
Maximum input capacity4100 sheets
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity100 sheets
Envelopes sizes7 3/4, 9, 10, DL
Paper tray media typesEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Transparencies
Non-ISO print media sizesExecutive (184 x 267mm), Folio (media size), Letter (media size), Statement (140 x 216mm), Legal (media size)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4
Compatible operating systemsMac OS X Mac OS 9.x Linux Unix Novell Microsoft Windows 2000, NT, Me, XP, Server 2003, 98, Vista
Maximum duty cycle225000 pages per month
Package weight25780 g
Operating temperature (T-T)16 - 32 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)8 - 80 %
CertificationCSA, ICES Class B, BSMI Class B, VCCI Class B, FCC Class B, UL 60950 3rd, IEC 320-1, CE Class B, CB IEC 60950, IEC 60825-1, GS (TÜV), SEMKO, UL AR, CS, TÜV Rh, N Mark, C-tick Class B CCC Class B
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Dimensions (WxDxH)436 x 523 x 406 mm

Summary

CHAPTER 1: Introduction

Navigational Tips

Provides guidance on moving through PDF files, adjusting magnification, and jumping to sections.

CHAPTER 2: PCL Emulation

Selecting PCL Emulation

Explains how to choose PCL emulation using SmartSwitch, operator panel, or software program.

Page Formatting

Illustrates printable and logical page areas for PCL emulation in portrait and landscape orientations.

Font and Symbol Set Support

Details resident fonts and parameters for selecting fonts and symbol sets in PCL emulation.

PCL Command Structure

Explains the general structure of PCL emulation commands, including ESC sequences and parameters.

CHAPTER 3: Printer Job Language

PJL Command Notation

Defines character codes used to illustrate PJL command syntax, including ESC and LF characters.

PJL Kernel Commands

Details PJL kernel commands, including the UNIVERSAL EXIT LANGUAGE command for switching to PJL.

PJL Job Separation Commands

Explains JOB and EOJ commands for separating print data into jobs and monitoring job status.

PJL Environment Commands and Variables

Describes printer environment variables and PJL commands used to modify or query them.

PJL Status Readback Commands

Explains commands to request configuration and status information from the printer.

CHAPTER 4: PostScript Emulation

Selecting PostScript Emulation

Details methods to select PostScript emulation via SmartSwitch or operator panel/MarkVision.

PostScript Paper Tray Support

Describes how the printer selects paper trays based on operators and requested media sizes.

PostScript Envelope Size Support

Lists literal names for envelope sizes supported as PostScript operators, affecting image size.

PostScript Page Device Parameters

Defines parameters used by setpagedevice and currentpagedevice, including policies and rendering.

CHAPTER 5: Switching Languages

SmartSwitch for Language Switching

Explains how SmartSwitch automatically switches between PCL and PostScript emulation based on job data.

Setting SmartSwitch for Different Interfaces

Guides on customizing printers for specific print jobs via interfaces and overriding settings with PJL.

Sniffing for Language Detection

Describes how the printer examines data streams to detect and switch to the proper language.

CHAPTER 6: Flash Memory and Disk

Resource Data Collection (Download Target)

Explains using this mode to save fonts, macros, and symbol sets to flash memory or disk.

Storing Resources on Flash Memory or Disk

Details steps to download resources via operator panel, MarkVision, or PJL command.

Flash Memory and Disk Password Protection

Describes two levels of password protection: Read/Write and Write, for files and devices.

Accessing Files with PostScript Emulation

Covers file naming conventions, device names, and filename extensions for PostScript emulation.

CHAPTER 7: Printer Specifications

Printer Electrical Specifications

Lists electrical specifications for different printer models, including voltage and frequency requirements.

Printer Power Requirements

Provides nominal average power requirements, including fuser power, for various printer models and states.

Printer Physical Specifications

Details dimensions, weight, and clearance requirements for printer installation.

CHAPTER 8: Printer Interfaces

Setting Up Communications Port

Provides instructions for setting up communications ports in Windows 95/98/Me, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP.

Deciding Which Interface to Use

Offers guidance on choosing between parallel, USB, and serial interfaces based on connection needs.

Parallel Interface Communication

Explains parallel interface communication, including Computer-to-Printer and Printer-to-Computer modes.

Serial Interface Communication

Describes serial interface capabilities, including RS-232C specifics and configuration recommendations.

APPENDIX A: PCL Support

PCL Emulation Commands

Lists PCL emulation commands and identifies printers that support them, with page references.

APPENDIX B: PJL Support

PJL Common Variables for Printer Languages

Lists PJL variables common to Lexmark and HP printers, specifying support and default values.

APPENDIX C: PostScript Support

PostScript Supplemental Operators

Lists PostScript commands and identifies printers that support them, with page references.

Index

Index - Section A

Alphabetical index entries from A to J, covering various printer features and commands.

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