Parallel | Lexmark 642e MFP instruction

Using MFP menus

Parallel <x>

Use these menu items to change printer settings affecting jobs sent to the MFP through a parallel port, Parallel <x>, where x represents 1 or 2.

Menu item	Purpose	Values and descriptions
PCL	Configures the MFP so it	On*	The MFP examines data on the
SmartSwitch	automatically switches to		parallel interface and selects
	PCL emulation when a print job		PCL emulation if the data indicates
	received through the parallel port		that is the required printer language.
	requires it, regardless of the default
	requires it, regardless of the default	Off	The MFP does not examine the
	printer language.	Off	The MFP does not examine the
			incoming data. The MFP uses
			PostScript emulation to process the
			job if PS SmartSwitch is On, or it uses
			the default printer language specified
			in the Setup Menu if PS SmartSwitch
			is Off.

PS SmartSwitch	Configures the MFP so it	On*	The MFP examines data on the
	automatically switches to PostScript		parallel interface and selects
	emulation when a print job received		PostScript emulation if the data
	through the parallel port requires it,		indicates that is the required printer
	regardless of the default printer		language.
	language.
	language.	Off	The MFP does not examine the
		Off	The MFP does not examine the
			incoming data. The MFP uses PCL
			emulation to process the job if PCL
			SmartSwitch is On, or it uses the
			default printer language specified in
			the Setup Menu if PCL SmartSwitch is
			Off.

NPA Mode	Specifies whether the MFP	On	The MFP performs NPA processing. If
	performs the special processing		data is not in NPA format, it is rejected
	required for bidirectional		as bad data.
	communication, following the
	communication, following the	Off	The MFP does not perform NPA
	conventions defined in the Network	Off	The MFP does not perform NPA
	Printing Alliance (NPA) Protocol.		processing.
	Note: Changing this menu item
	Note: Changing this menu item	Auto*	The MFP examines data, determines
	automatically resets the MFP. It is	Auto*	The MFP examines data, determines
	automatically resets the MFP. It is		the format, and then processes it
	reset to configure memory, and any		the format, and then processes it
	reset to configure memory, and any		appropriately.
	permanent resources, such as fonts		appropriately.
	permanent resources, such as fonts
	or macros, are lost.

Parallel Buffer	Configures the size of the parallel	Auto*	The MFP automatically calculates the
	input buffer.		Parallel Buffer size (recommended
	Note: Changing this menu item		setting).
	Note: Changing this menu item
	automatically resets the MFP. It is	3KB to maximum	The user specifies the Parallel Buffer
	reset to configure memory, and any	3KB to maximum	The user specifies the Parallel Buffer
	reset to configure memory, and any	size allowed	size. The maximum size depends on
	permanent resources, such as fonts	size allowed	size. The maximum size depends on
	permanent resources, such as fonts	(1KB increments)	the amount of memory in the MFP, the
	or macros, are lost.		the amount of memory in the MFP, the
	or macros, are lost.		size of the other link buffers, and
			size of the other link buffers, and
			whether Resource Save is set to On or
			Off. To maximize the range for the
			Parallel Buffer size, disable or reduce
			the size of the serial and USB buffers.

Advanced Status	Enables bidirectional	Off	Disables parallel port negotiation.
	communication through the parallel
	communication through the parallel	On*	Enables bidirectional communication
	port.	On*	Enables bidirectional communication
			through the parallel interface.

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Contents

X642e MFP Edition May Contents Contents Using MFP menus Understanding the multifunction printer MFP control panel Using MFP menus LCDStatus Indicates Home screen Using MFP menus Home screen self contained Status/ Supplies Cancel JobsHome screen with arrows FTP Processing, such as Close door or insert printCartridge Status/ Supplies Cancel Job CancelJob Screen buttons on Release Held FaxesHeld Jobs Using the LCD touch-screen buttons Sample screen oneSample screen two Copy From Letter 8.5 x 11 Copy To Plain Paper Sides Duplex Sample screen three Displaying 1-4/5 Information on LCD touch-screen buttons Button Button name Function or description Selected radio button Back Other LCD touch-screen buttons ContinueCustom Done Features Submit Menus Menu map Default Source Configure MPPaper Menu Paper Size/Type Letter US Using MFP menus Configure MP Envelope Enhance Substitute Size Paper Texture Paper Weight Paper Loading Custom TypesCustom Names Type Universal Setup ReportsSee Duplex Bind on page 70 for Network x Setup Network/Ports TCP/IP MTU Ddns IPv6 Mail Server Setup Using MFP menus Wireless Standard Network or NetworkPCL Standard USB or USB Using MFP menus Parallel Using MFP menus Serial Receive more data NetWare AppleTalk Settings General SettingsLexLink Using MFP menus MM-DD-YYYY DD-MM-YYYYYYYY-MM-DD Null Menu item Disabled-Disables Auto Continue RAM Copy Settings Binding, see Duplex Bind on Installed, Tray 2 and Tray 3 appear in the values list Is next to the +. As shown, 5 is the current value Fax Settings Analog Fax Setup Alphanumeric keyboard on DtmfFSK Enter Abc Fax Send Settings Pabx Tone Fax Receive Settings MFP Fax Log Settings Speaker Settings Using MFP menus Fax Server Setup TiffEdge, see Duplex Bind on Using MFP menus Mail Settings See E-mail Server Setup onJpeg Duplex Bind on Select the check box to turn this item FTP Settings See Duplex Bind on This menu item applies to all scan Functions Transmission Content menu item. For more information Scan to USB Settings Have smaller file sizes by using 1 bit Print Settings Finishing Menu Back of the sheet even-numbered Called n-up or Paper Saver Information, see Multipage Print on HorizontalHorizontal Order Using MFP menus Quality Menu Utilities Menu Setup Menu Touch Activate Hex Trace toMemory Full appears Download Target Specifies the storage location for Using MFP menus PostScript Menu PCL Emulation Menu But cannot be changed Technical Reference Using MFP menus Using MFP menus Html Menu Image Menu Access SecurityNtlm Ldap Disabled transitional messages Hours Week Is set See Create, Change, and Remove Passwords on Or Not Registered Using MFP menus Create, Change, and Remove Passwords Set Date and Time GMTYYYY-MM-DD Hhmm Enable Dhcp Help Pages Manage Shortcuts Status messages Status messages Resetting DefaultsProgramming Flash Programming System Tray x Missing Waiting Cancel jobs messages Password and PIN messagesFax status messages Fax status messages Copy, e-mail, fax, FTP, and scan button messages Attendance messagesCopy, e-mail, fax, FTP, and scan button messages Touch Continue Attendance messages Touch Finish job without further scanning if Clean scanner glass Install duplexClose door or insert Fax Memory Full Touch Automatically select media to override Type size Load src with CustomLoad src with size Load src with type Emulation error Remove paper fromStandard output bin Restarting job Feature Yy Replace defectivePrint cartridge Yy Replace Ppds font error Memory fullComplex page, some Data may not have Error Software errorDisabled Unformatted flash Options installed Too many flashToo many trays Attached Yy Paper jam,x Pages jammed. LeavePaper in bin 107 24x.yy Paper jam, check 24x.yy Paper jamYy Paper jam Scanner jam 290.10 Scanner jam 291.00 Scanner jamScanner jam, remove All originals from Replace all Originals if restartingJob Replace jammed Functions disabled transitional messages Functions disabled transitional messages Index Index Html 115 116 117 118 119 120 121