Lexmark X215 MFP manual Accessing Print Properties, Using your program, Using the Printers folder

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Accessing Print Properties

The print properties are where you specify print settings. Some of the settings you might want to adjust for a print job include:

•Orientation - The direction information is printed on a page. (See page 34.)

•2-UP or 4-UP - Multiple pages printed on one sheet. (See page 35.)

•Scale - The size information is printed on a page. (See page 35.)

•Fit to Page - Used to fit a document to a selected paper size. (See page 36.)

•Watermark - Text printed over an existing document. (See page 36.)

•Overlay - Specific text or images printed on multiple documents, such as the text or images that make up a letterhead. (See page 38.)

•Odd/Even pages and Manual feed - Used to print on both sides of the paper. (See page 40.)

You can access Print Properties using your program or using the Printers folder.

Using your program

When you access Print Properties from your program, any settings you change are in effect only while you are using the current program.

1Click File Print.

The Print window appears.

2Verify the correct printer (Lexmark X215) is selected in the Print window.

3Click Properties.

If the Properties button does not appear in the Print window, click Options, Printer, or Setup (depending on the program) first, and then click Properties in the next window.

Using the Printers folder

When you access Print Properties from the Printers folder, any settings you change are permanent.

To access Print Properties from the Printers folder follow the instructions for your operating system:

Windows 98/Me and Windows
NT 4.0		Windows 2000		Windows XP
1	Click Start Settings	1	Click Start Settings	1	Click Start Printers and
	Printers.		Printers.		faxes.
2	Right-click the Lexmark X215	2	Right-click the Lexmark X215	2	Right-click the Lexmark X215
	printer icon.		printer icon.		printer icon.
3	Click Properties.	3	Click Printing Preferences.	3	Click Document Default.
4	Change the settings on each tab	4	Change the settings on each tab	4	Change the settings on each tab
	as appropriate and then click		as appropriate and then click		as appropriate and then click
	OK.		OK.		OK.

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Contents X215 MFP Edition April Contents Scanning Maintenance Contents Getting started Clearance spaceUnderstanding the parts Front viewRear view Understanding the partsUnpacking UnpackingUnpacking Installing the toner cartridge Installing the toner cartridgeInstalling the toner cartridge Connecting the cables Connecting the cablesPowering on the machine Powering on the machineUnderstanding the operator panel Understanding the operator panelChanging the display language Setting the date and timeSetting the date and time Setting the country Setting the countrySetting the station ID Setting the Power Saver mode Setting the Power Saver modeInstalling the drivers Installing softwareRemoving the drivers Removing the driversSelecting print materials Loading paper and changing paper sizeGuidelines for paper and specialty media Selecting print materialsSelecting print materials Loading the paper tray Loading the paper trayLoading the paper tray Triangle Paper full Paper empty Loading the manual bypass Loading the manual bypassSetting the paper type and size Using the paper trayUsing the manual bypass Setting the paper type and sizeSelecting an output location Front output trayRear output slot Selecting an output locationPrinting a document PrintingAccessing Print Properties Using your programUsing the Printers folder Accessing Print PropertiesFrom this tab You can change these settings Understanding the print settingsSaving favorite print settings Changing the direction information is printed on a Changing the paper sizePrinting multiple pages on one sheet of paper Scaling a documentFitting your document to a selected paper size Using watermarksUsing an existing watermark Deleting a watermark Creating a watermarkEditing a watermark Using overlays Creating an overlayUsing an overlay Deleting an overlayPrinting on both sides of the paper Accessing the printer driver Help Canceling a print jobUsing the operator panel Using the printer driverUsing the scanning bed CopyingUsing the scanning bed Using the ADF Using the ADFCustomizing settings ContentCustomizing settings DarknessNumber ScaleAdvanced Customizing default settings Customizing default settingsSetting the Timeout option Using the ADF Using the scanning bedCreating two-sided copies Creating two-sided copiesScanning a document or image ScanningSending a fax automatically FaxingSending a fax manually Sending a fax manuallyReceiving a fax automatically Receiving a fax automaticallyReceiving a fax manually Option Description ECM Using special features Using special featuresPhonebook Creating a shortcutEditing a group Editing a shortcutCreating a group Broadcast Delay sendUsing shortcuts and groups Canceling a pending job Clearing display messages Display Meaning SolutionsClearing display messages Report Content ReportsMaintenance Cleaning the machineCleaning the outside of the machine Cleaning the inside of the machine Cleaning the machineMaintaining the toner cartridge Cleaning the scan unitMaintaining the toner cartridge Redistributing toner Ordering toner cartridgesReplacing the toner cartridge Maintaining the toner cartridge Cleaning the photoconductor drum Returning the empty toner cartridgeTroubleshooting Preventing document and paper jamsClearing document jams Clearing document jamsADF misfeed Clearing document jams Output misfeed Roller misfeedClearing paper jams Paper feed area Paper JAMClearing paper jams Message Location of jam Go toClearing paper jams Paper exit area Paper JAM Clearing paper jams Fuser and toner cartridge areas Paper JAM Manual bypass area Bypass JAM Solving problems Display Meaning SolutionSymptom Possible cause and solution Paper feeding problemsSolving problems Printing and copying problems Problem Possible cause SolutionSolving problems Solving problems Problem Possible cause and solution Scanning problemsFaxing problems Solving problems Print quality problems Problem SolutionUse lighter weight pages. See Problem AaBbCcCalling for service Calling for serviceSafety information ConventionsLaser notices Electronic emission noticesLaser advisory label Laser notice Laser noticesIndustry Canada compliance statement Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du CanadaEuropean Community EC directives conformity Electronic emission noticesMeter average sound pressure, dBA United Kingdom Telecommunications ActNoise emission levels Telecommunications notices Telecommunications noticesUsing the Lexmark X215 in Germany Declaration of conformity European countriesUsing the Lexmark X215 in Switzerland