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Menu item

Description

 

Original Size

Specifies the paper size of the document that is being scanned

 

Letter

Note: Letter is the US factory default setting. A4 is the international factory default

 

Legal

setting.

 

Executive

 

 

Mixed Letter/Legal

 

 

Folio

 

 

Statement

 

 

A4

 

 

A5

 

 

A6

 

 

Oficio (Mexico)

 

 

JIS B5

 

 

4 x 6

 

 

3 x 5

 

 

ID Card

 

 

Universal

 

 

Custom Scan Size

 

 

Business Card

 

 

 

 

 

Duplex

Specifies how the text and graphics are oriented on the page

 

Off

Notes:

 

Long edge

 

Off is the factory default setting.

 

Short edge

 

Long edge assumes binding along the long edge of the page (left edge for

 

 

 

 

portrait orientation and top edge for landscape orientation).

 

 

Short edge assumes binding along the short edge of the page (top edge for

 

 

portrait orientation and left edge for landscape orientation).

 

 

 

 

Content

Specifies the type of content that will be scanned to fax

 

Text

Notes:

 

Text/Photo

 

Text is used when the document is mostly text.

 

Photograph

 

Text/Photo is the factory default setting. Text/Photo is used when the

 

 

 

 

documents are mostly text or line art.

 

 

Photograph is used when the document is a high-quality photograph or inkjet

 

 

print.

 

 

 

 

Darkness

Lightens or darkens the output

 

4 to +4

Note: 0 is the factory default setting.

 

 

 

 

Dial Prefix

A numeric entry field is provided to enter numbers

 

<none>

 

 

 

 

 

Automatic Redial

Specifies the number of times the printer tries to send the fax to a specified number

 

0–9

Note: 5 is the factory default setting.

 

 

 

 

Redial Frequency

Specifies the number of minutes between redials

 

1–200

Note: 3 minutes is the factory default setting.

 

 

 

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The Lexmark Series 3 printer models, specifically the Lexmark 356, 333, 382, 337, and 332, are designed to cater to the diverse needs of businesses and home office environments. These models offer a wide range of capabilities, making them suitable for various printing tasks, from high-volume outputs to everyday document printing.

One of the standout features of these printers is their print speed. The Lexmark 356 and 382 models, for instance, can produce up to 40 pages per minute (ppm), making them ideal choices for busy offices that require efficient document processing. Meanwhile, the Lexmark 333 and 337 models offer a slightly lower speed but still deliver performance that meets the needs of most small to medium-sized businesses.

In terms of print quality, these models utilize advanced laser printing technology, ensuring sharp text and vibrant graphics. The resolution can reach up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, enabling users to produce professional-grade documents, brochures, and marketing materials with ease.

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Moreover, these models come equipped with energy-efficient technologies that help reduce power consumption without compromising performance. Features such as automatic duplex printing contribute to sustainability efforts by minimizing paper usage.

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