Lexmark 840 manual Setting parameters in the communications COM port, Click Properties

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Installing drivers for local printing

2Click Install Printer and Software.

3Click Agree to accept the Printer Software License Agreement.

4Select Custom, and click Next.

5Select Components, and click Next.

6Select Local, and click Next.

7Select the printer from the list, and click Add Printer.

8Expand the printer item listed below Selected Components.

9Click PORT: <LPT1>, and select the communications port (COM1 or COM2) needed for use.

10Click Finish to complete the printer software installation.

Setting parameters in the communications (COM) port

After the printer driver is installed, the serial parameters must be set for the communications port assigned to the printer driver.

The serial parameters in the communications port must match exactly to the serial parameters set in the printer.

1Click Start Æ Settings Æ Control Panel, and double-clickSystem.

2On the Device Manager tab, click + to expand the list of available ports.

3Select the communications port assigned to the printer (COM1 or COM2).

4Click Properties.

5On the Port Settings tab, set the serial parameters to the exact same serial parameters in the printer.

Look for the printer settings under the Serial Standard (or Serial Option X) heading on the Menu Settings page printed previously.

6Click OK, and close all the windows.

7Print a test page to verify printer installation. a Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers.

b Select the printer just added. c Click File Æ Properties.

d Click Print Test Page. When a test page prints successfully, printer setup is complete.

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Contents W840 Trademarks Safety informationEdition March Contents Contents 112 Conventions used in this book Printer overview Basic modelConfigured model Learning about the printerPaper Menu Reports Settings MenuStop Understanding the printer operator panelMenu Navigation buttonsStatus Indicates Indicator lightButton or operator panel Function Numeric padWindows Operating system Go toClick Install Printer and Software Using Windows 95 and Windows 98 first editionInstalling drivers for local printing Click Have DiskSerial printing Setting parameters in the printerInstalling a printer driver Setting parameters in the communications COM port Click Properties`Creating a desktop printer icon Mac OS Double-clickPrint Center or Printer Setup UtilityMacintosh Double-clickDesktop Printer Utility UNIX/LinuxFor Mac OS 9.0 Open Apple LaserWriter Printing a network setup Assigning a printer IP addressSupported printer drivers Verifying the IP settingsInstalling drivers for network printing Supported network printer portsShared Printing configuration Operating system Go toDirect Click Add PortInstalling drivers for network printing Close Network Neighborhood Configuring Drag‘N’PrintClick Start Æ Settings Æ Printers Install a custom PPD file Mac OSUsing IP Printing NetWare Installing options Accessing the printer system board Installing optionsInstalling options Installing a printer memory card Installing a flash memory or firmware card Installing an option card Installing options Installing a hard disk Installing options Replacing the access panel Understanding paper and specialty media 5 guidelines Supported print mediaPrint media sizes Size DimensionsUnderstanding paper and specialty media guidelines Indicates supportMedia sizes supported in the finisher Bin Size Standard Offset Staple PunchFeed characteristics by print media size Print media types Print media weights Envelopes Media weights supported in the finisherUpper limit Paper Paper characteristicsSelecting print media Paper Transparencies Envelopes Labels Card stockUnacceptable paper Selecting paperMedia source or process Print side Top Selecting preprinted forms and letterheadPrinting on letterhead Single-sided printingSelecting transparencies TransparenciesEnvelopes Labels Card stock Storing print mediaAvoiding jams Avoiding jams Printing Loading standard or optional 500-sheet traysPrinting Printing Loading the multipurpose feeder Printing Printing Loading the 2000-sheet dual input trays Loading the 2000-sheet high capacity feeder Printing Setting up trays with different orientations Changing the Custom Type NameClick Configuration Click Paper Menu Click Custom Names Linking traysOutput bin Each bin accommodates Illustration of output bin Identifying and linking output binsLinking output bins Sending a job to print Printing from a USB flash memory device Canceling a job from a computer running Windows Canceling a print jobCanceling a job from the printer operator panel Canceling a job from the desktop Printing the menu settingsCanceling a job from a Macintosh computer Canceling a job from a Macintosh computer running Mac OSPrinting confidential and held jobs Printing a font sample listPrinting a directory list Printing a confidential jobAt the printer Printing WindowsMacintosh Print Time FiltersPrinting and deleting held jobs Macintosh Copies & Pages or General pop-up menu, select Job RoutingPrinting A5/Statement or JIS-B5/Executive sizes Ready. Tray 1 Low, Tray 2 Low… Determining the status of suppliesStoring supplies Status / SuppliesOrdering supplies Photoconductor kit end-of-lifeConserving supplies Ordering a toner cartridgeOrdering staple cartridges Maintenance kitRecycling Lexmark products Machine voltage Part numbersOpen manual Feed door Identifying jams23x Paper Jam Show areas Pages jammed Show aAccess doors and trays Clearing jamsPaper Jam Check MP Feeder Understanding jam messagesClearing printer jams Message What to do24x Paper Jam Check Tray Clearing printer jams Clearing jams 200, 201, and 202 Paper Jam Check Door a Paper Jam Check Areas A/E Clearing jams Paper Jam Check Door A, E, D Clearing jams Paper Jam Check A, D Clearing Area B Open Door B Remove the jammed media Close Door B Slide the feeder firmly against the printer Press Clearing Area C Clearing jams 28x Paper Jam Check Finisher Clearing Area FClearing jams Clearing Area G Clearing Area HClearing staple jams Clearing jams Online customer support Calling for service Checking an unresponsive printerSymptom Cause Solution Solving printing problemsTroubleshooting Check the Print as image boxFinishing Menu Set Page Protect to Off from the Setup MenuSee Linking trays on page 59 or see the Menus Option Action Solving option problemsSee Solving 2000-sheet drawer problems on Supported print media onSolving 2000-sheet drawer problems Problem SolutionSee Clearing printer jams on page 75 for more Solving paper feed problemsSee Storing print media on page 47 for more Specialty media guidelines on page 35 for more details Solving print quality problemsProblem Action Http//support.lexmark.comABC 102 Menu selection Purpose Values Driver option Purpose Values†Adjusting operator panel brightness and contrast Disabling operator panel menusEnabling operator panel menus Restoring factory default settingsAdministrative support Adjusting Power Saver Disabling Power SaverContents will be lost. Continue? appears Encrypting the diskUsing the secure Embedded Web Server Setting security using the Embedded Web Server EWSSetting the system password Click ConfigurationSupporting IPSec Internet Protocol Security Using Secure modeClick TCP/IP Port Access Click Menu Lockout Setup Using 802.1x AuthenticatingClick 802.1x Authentication Locking the operator panel menusPrinting Lockout Confidential Print SetupClick Confidential Print Setup Click Printer Lockout PINLicensing notice Electronic emission noticesUnited Kingdom Telecommunications Act Noise emission levelsRadio frequency statements Laser noticeEuropean Community EC directives conformity Exposure to radio frequency radiationIndia emissions notice Statement of Limited Warranty for Lexmark W840Limited warranty Lexmark International, Inc. Lexington, KYLimitation of liability Limited warranty serviceExtent of limited warranty Additional rightsIndex Index PIN119

840 specifications

The Lexmark 840 is a versatile and robust multifunction printer designed to meet the demands of a modern office environment. This high-performance device is renowned for its impressive combination of printing, copying, scanning, and faxing capabilities, making it an invaluable asset for businesses seeking efficiency and productivity.

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In summary, the Lexmark 840 combines high-speed printing, advanced copying, and efficient scanning in a single device, backed by a suite of security features and versatile connectivity options. This multifunction printer is ideal for businesses that prioritize performance and reliability in their print operations.
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