Understanding printer menus 133, PS SmartSwitch

Understanding printer menus		133

	Menu item	Description
	PS SmartSwitch	Sets the printer to automatically switch to PS emulation when a print job requires
	On	it, regardless of the default printer language
	Off	Notes:
		• On is the factory default setting.
		• When the Off setting is used, the printer does not examine incoming data.
		• When the Off setting is used, the printer uses PCL emulation if PCL
		SmartSwitch is set to On. It uses the default printer language specified in the
		Setup menu if PCL SmartSwitch is set to Off.

	NPA Mode	Sets the printer to perform the special processing required for bidirectional
	Off	communication following the conventions defined by the NPA protocol
	Auto	Notes:
		• Auto is the factory default setting
		• Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the
		menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is updated.

	Network Buffer	Sets the size of the network input buffer
	Disabled	Notes:
	Auto	Notes:
	Auto	• Auto is the factory default setting.
		• Auto is the factory default setting.
		• The value can be changed in 1‑K increments.
		• The maximum size allowed depends on the amount of memory in the printer,
		the size of the other link buffers, and whether Resource Save is set to On or
		Off.
		• To increase the maximum size range for the Network Buffer, disable or
		reduce the size of the USB buffer.
		• Changing this setting from the printer control panel and then exiting the
		menus causes the printer to restart. The menu selection is updated.

	Mac Binary PS	Sets the printer to process Macintosh binary PostScript print jobs
	On	Notes:
	Off	Notes:
	Off	• Auto is the factory default setting.
	Auto	• Auto is the factory default setting.
	Auto	• The Off setting filters print jobs using the standard protocol.

		• The On setting processes raw binary PostScript print jobs.

	Network Setup	Lists all the network setup menus, regardless of the active network of the printer
	Reports Menu	Note: Certain options are not available on selected printer models.
	Network Card menu
	TCIP Menu
	IPv6 Menu
	Wireless menu
	AppleTalk menu

131, 383, 133, 138, 336 specifications

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In summary, the Lexmark 356, 333, 382, 337, and 332 printers are robust, efficient, and designed with user needs in mind. With their fast print speeds, high-quality output, versatility in media handling, extensive connectivity options, and commitment to sustainability, they represent a solid choice for a wide array of professional printing demands.

Lexmark 26C0235, 387 Understanding printer menus 133, PS SmartSwitch, NPA Mode, Network Buffer

Models: 131 383 133 138 336 X546DTN 352 386 387 332 337 382 26C0235 333 356

Understanding printer menus

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Menu item

Description

PS SmartSwitch

NPA Mode

Network Buffer

Mac Binary PS

Network Setup

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