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August Technical ReferenceEdition August Contents TOC-2 TOC-3 TOC-4 Printer SpecificationsPostScript Support TOC-5Overview IntroductionTechnical Reference Documentation Available in Hard Copy PCL EmulationPrinter Specifications Printing the File Navigational TipsBibliography Using the Operator Panel or MarkVision Professional Using SmartSwitchSelecting PCL Emulation Using Your Software Program Printable Areas FormattingLexmark C510n Lexmark C510n Paper and Envelope DimensionsPaper EnvelopeLexmark Lexmark X422 Paper and Envelope DimensionsApplication Lexmark E230, E232, E234n, E330, E332nPCL Print Area Menu ItemEdge Font and Symbol Set Support for the Lexmark Forward and Backward Compatibility Modes for the Lexmark Forward and Backward Compatibility Font Selection CommandsForward and Backward Compatibility Font Selection OCR-B1 OCR-A1Type 1 Fonts PCL Symbol Set Support for PCL Emulation Text Fonts Selecting Symbol Sets for the LexmarkSymbol Font Group Symbol Set PJL Value Set ID MATH8 PsmathPifont MspublSymbol Symbol Set Set ID Fonts Non-Text PCL Emulation Symbol SetsSymbol Set ID ISO PCL Emulation Symbol SetsOCR-A OCR-B ISO 6 AsciiFont and Symbol Set Support for the Lexmark C510n Courier 4099 Courier Italic Courier Bold Forward and Backward Compatibility Font Selection OCR-A1 Type 1 Fonts PCL 11 Symbol Set Support for PCL Emulation Text Fonts Selecting Symbol Sets for the Lexmark C510nPsmath 12 Non-Text PCL Emulation Symbol Sets 13 ISO PCL Emulation Symbol Sets Font and Symbol Set Support for the Lexmark E230, E232 Standard PCL Emulation Fonts Forward and Backward Compatibility ModeSpecialty PCL Fonts 16 PCL Emulation Symbol Sets Latin Selecting Symbol Sets for Lexmark E230, E232PC850 PC858 Postnet Barcode C39 Narrow C39 Regular C39 Wide WINL5 ISOL5 PC8TK PC852Typeface / Symbol Set PJL Value Symbol Set ID 18 PCL Emulation Symbol Sets Specials15U 15Y 109Y 209Y 19M 579L 10L 14L Symbol Set ID Symbol Set / Typeface 19 ISO PCL Emulation Symbol SetsPCL Standard PCL Emulation Fonts PCL Postnet Barcode Wingdings 31402 Symbol 16686 PCL Specialty PCL Fonts 23 PCL Emulation Symbol Sets Latin Selecting Symbol Sets for the Lexmark E234n, E330, and E332nPCL PCL PCL Wingdings Symbol SymbolPS ITC Zapf Dingbats 19L 26U 10N 10R 12R 13R 14R 12N 11G 10G 12G 14G Symbol Set ID 17U 24Q 27Q 16U 18UWINL2 ISOL2 PCL PCL OCR-A OCR-B Symbol Set ID 15U 15Y 109Y 209Y 19M 579L 10L 14L 25 PCL Emulation Symbol Sets SpecialsPCL PCL PCL C39 Narrow C39 Regular C39 Wide 26 ISO PCL Emulation Symbol Sets Commands Command StructureControl Codes 27 Control CodesCommand Parameters Command Structure28 Description of Command Structure Element DescriptionLinking Commands PCL Emulation Commands by Function PCL Emulation CommandsCommand / Parameters Function / Result 29 Job ControlUniversal Exit Language UEL / Start of PJL Unit of Measure30 Page Control Set Universal Custom Name Set Universal Feed DirectionSelect Orientation Print DirectionSet Output Bin Set Text LengthSkip Perforation Set Horizontal Motion Index HMISet Line Spacing Alternative Method Text Scale ModeDuplex Page Side Selection Set Page Length32 Cursor Positioning 31 Alphanumeric IDVertical Cursor Position in Decipoints Vertical Cursor Position in RowsVertical Cursor Position in PCL Units Half Line-Feed33 Font Selection Select Default Font Select Stroke WeightSelect Underline Type Enable Underline Disable34 User-Defined Symbol Set 36 Macros 35 Font Creation37 Print Model 39 Rectangular Area Fill Graphics 38 User-Defined PatternFill Rectangular Area 40 Raster Graphics Transfer Raster Data by Row/Block Set Raster Compression ModeEnd Raster Graphics Version B End Raster Graphics Version CRaster Height Destination Set Raster ConfigurationData 41 Color Extensions Gamma Correction Configure Image DataRender Algorithm Color Component One42 Status Readback 43 Picture Frame 44 Miscellaneous Commands45 Configuration Group GL/2 CommandsCommand / Parameter Command Name 47 Polygon Group 46 Vector Group48 Character Group 49 Line and Fill Attributes Group Raster Image Graphics Raster Compression ModeSyntax ParametersExample Uncoded DataTagged Image File Format Run-Length Encoded DataDelta Row Adaptive Compression Scan Mode CountH,CountL Data50 Adaptive Compression Control Strings Group 3 and Group 4 Raster Compression ZlibAdditional Compression Modes Macros PJL Command Notation PJL Command NotationCharacter Code Description Hex Code Decimal Code ESCUniversal Exit Language Command Kernel CommandsComment Command Enter Language CommandJOB Command Job Separation CommandsStart = first Parameter EOJ CommandEnvironment Variable Categories Environment Commands and VariablesBeginning CategoriesDefault Command SET Command Values for devicefilename.filetype are Device Reset Command Initialize CommandCommon Variables for Both Printer Languages Variable Function Selections Factory DefaultCommon Variables for Both Printer Languages ON, OFF CplockDensity DuplexPUBLIC, Private Public HoldtypeImageadapt INTRAY2ON, OFF, BETWEENJOBS, Betweencopies JoboffsetLang DANISH, GERMAN, ENGLISH, SPANISH, FrenchDinquire or Output Bin setting Inquire value Powersave PasswordParallel SLOW, FastON, OFF, Auto Resolution PowersavetimeTimeout QTYPrinter Unique Variables for Both Printer Languages Printer Unique Variables for Both Printer LanguagesAssign Type/Bin Dinquire or Bond setting Inquire value Lcardstockweight OPTIONALOUTBIN2, OPTIONALOUTBIN3 DisabledLcardstockoutbin LcardstocktextureLcoloredloading LcoloredweightLcoloredoutbin LcoloredtextureLcustompaperfeed LcustompaperheightSHORTEDGE, Longedge Shortedge LCUSTOMTYPE1LENGTHLCUSTOMTYPE1OUTBIN LCUSTOMTYPE1WEIGHTLCUSTOMTYPE1TEXTURE LCUSTOMTYPE2LENGTHLCUSTOMTYPE2NAME LCUSTOMTYPE2WEIGHTCUSTOMTYPE2 LCUSTOMTYPE2OUTBINLCUSTOMTYPE3MEDIA LCUSTOMTYPE3WEIGHTLABELS, CARDSTOCK, Envelope Cottonpaper LCUSTOMTYPE3NAME CUSTOMTYPE3LCUSTOMTYPE4LOADING LCUSTOMTYPE4WEIGHTLCUSTOMTYPE4MEDIA LABELS, CARDSTOCK, Envelope Cottonpaper LCUSTOMTYPE4NAMELCUSTOMTYPE5LOADING LCUSTOMTYPE5LENGTHLCUSTOMTYPE5MEDIA LABELS, CARDSTOCK, Envelope Cottonpaper LCUSTOMTYPE5NAMELCUSTOMTYPE6LENGTH LCUSTOMTYPE5WEIGHTLCUSTOMTYPE6LOADING LCUSTOMTYPE6MEDIAAssign Type/Bin Dinquire or Envelope setting Inquire value Lfaxresolution LenvelopeweightPRINT, DONOTPRINT, Printerror LenvelopetextureAssign Type/Bin Dinquire or Glossy setting Inquire value Limageenhancetype Otherenvelope LjamrecoveryLimageorientation DONOTROTATE, Rotatepaper DonotrotateAssign Type/Bin Dinquire or Labels setting Inquire value Lletterheadoutbin LletterheadweightLletterheadtexture LmanualcolorrgbtextLmanualenvelopesize OFF, VIVID, VIVIDCMYK, USCMYK, Eurocmyk Uscmyk US ImageLmanualenvelopetype LmanualpapersizeLmultipageview LmultipageprintAUTO, SHORTEDGE, Longedge Auto Lnpap LOPTIONALOUTBIN1NAMELOPTIONALOUTBIN6NAME LoutbinconfigOUTBIN6 LOPTIONALOUTBIN7NAMEOverflow Bin Dinquire or Setting Inquire value Assign Type/Bin Dinquire or Plain setting Inquire value Lppdsformlines LppdsPpds LppdslinesperinchLpreprintedoutbin LpreprintedweightLpreprintedtexture LprintbufferLprintquality LresetQUICKPRINT, NORMAL, Presentation Normal GRAPHICS, IMAGES, 1200IMAGEQ, Inksaver NORMAL, Best LpunchLstandardoutbinname ON, OFF, AUTO, FRONT, BACK, DUAL, 0, 1 LstaplesemptyalarmLstrokewidth LstapleLtransparencyoutbin LtransparencyweightLtransparencytexture LTRAY1SENSEDTYPELETTERHEAD, PREPRINTED, Colored CUSTOMTYPE3 LTRAY3SENSEDTYPELTRAY4SENSEDTYPE LETTERHEAD, PREPRINTED, Colored CUSTOMTYPE4LTRAY2PAPERTYPE LusdefaultsLTRAY3PAPERTYPE LTRAY4PAPERTYPECommon Variables for PCL Emulation Common Variables for PCL EmulationPrinter Unique Variables for PCL Emulation Printer Unique Variables for PCL EmulationLASSIGNTRAY2 LASSIGNTRAY1LASSIGNTRAY3 LASSIGNTRAY4Common Variables for PostScript Emulation Variable Function Selections DefaultCommon Variables for PostScript Emulation FactoryPrinter Unique Lresource Variables Printer Unique Variables for PostScript EmulationPrinter Unique Variables for PostScript Emulation ON, OFF LpsfontpriorityPrinter Unique Lresource Variables Dinquire Command Status Readback CommandsResponse Syntax Echo Command 10 Info Category Parameter Values Info CommandCategory Values Description Manual Feedcrlf Info Config Response Syntax An ExampleInquire Command Ustatus Command 11 Ustatus Unsolicited Status Variable Values Ustatusoff CommandUstatus Variable Value Description Information Messages Status Message Format12 PJL Information Messages Printer State Status Code Display String Online Status11xyy 13 PJL Messages for Auto-Continuable Conditions Auto-Continuable ConditionsStatus Printer State Code Display String Online Status Intervention required 30018 Serial 1 Port Disabled Intervention required 30075 Scheduled Maintenance Intervention required 32002 Disk Full 14 PJL Message for Attendance Conditions Attendance ConditionsCartridge life warning Intervention required 40021 Print cartridge missing Intervention required 40022 Intervention required 40037 Stmsg OpmsgLoad staples Operator Intervention Paper Handling15 PJL Messages for Paper Handling 17 Media Size Codes 16 Tray CodesValue Tray YY Value Media Size18 Output Bin Codes Operator Intervention Paper JamsWW Value Output Bin 19 PJL Messages for Paper Jams Intervention required 4232x Intervention required 4253w Intervention required 4281w Service Errors Device Attendance CommandsRdymsg Command Stmsg Command Opmsg CommandLbeep Command Unique PJL CommandsLportrotate Command Lescapechar Command Lprint Commands Information Pages20 Lprint testpage Commands Testpage Value DescriptionPJL 21 Lfax Phonenumber number Values Lfax Phonenumber CommandCharacter Description File Commands for Flash or Disk Ldownloadtarget CommandParameter Syntax Description 22 Variables for Flash and Disk File and Password CommandsMAC5 Lclosefile Command Lopenfile CommandLreadfile Command Lrunfile Command Lwritefile CommandLdeletefile Command Lrenamefile CommandLformat Command Ldefrag CommandPassword Protection for a File File and Device Protection CommandsProtecting a File or Device Password for an Entire Device Unlocking a Protected File or Device Re-Locking a Protected File or Device Unlocking a Protected File or Device for the Current Job Recovering Lost Passwords Selecting PostScript Emulation PostScript EmulationUsing Your Software Program Portrait Lexmark C510n Logical Page SizeLexmark C510n PostScript 3 Emulation Printable Area Lexmark X422 PostScript 3 Emulation Printable Area LexmarkLexmark E230, E232, E234n, E330, E332n PostScript Emulation Fonts for the Lexmark Forward compatibility Lexmark Optra S DriversBackward compatibility If you need the Lexmark Optra S driver for UsePostScript Emulation Fonts for the Lexmark C510n TimesNewRomanPS-BoldItalicMT Lexmark Optra S Drivers PostScript GoldSansMM NewCenturySchlbk-Roman Supplemental Operators Command FormatPaper Size Support Error bold fontNameofoperator They set PageSize Policy toPaper Sizes Supported Errors rangecheck, stackunderflow, typecheck Error stackoverflowCurrentuniversalsize IgnoresizePaper Tray Support Error rangecheck, stackunderflow, typecheckSetuniversalsize Where x y are the PageSize in points Tray Selected with Tray Operators Papertray ManualfeedSetpapertray Envelope Sizes Supported Envelope Size Support10 Literal Names Supported Envelope Tray Support 11 Envelopetray Operator Selections Appletalktype Supplemental Operator SummaryBuildtime ByteorderErrors stackunderflow, typecheck CheckpasswordCurrentfilenameextend CurrentmanualduplexmodeDeletefile Defaulttimeouts12 devcontrol Operator Parameters DevcontrolErrors invalidaccess, rangecheck, typecheck 13 Unsuccessful devcontrol Parameter Error CodesErrors invalidaccess, stackunderflow, undefinedfilename DevdismountDevformat DevforallDevstatus DevmountDiskonline Error typecheckDisplayoperatormsg DiskstatusDoidlefonts Doprinterrors DojamrecoveryDoret Dosysstart DostartpageDuplexer Enginesync DuplexmodeFile Errors ioerror, stackoverflow, stackunderflow, typecheckFilenameforall FilepositionFontnonzerowinding FirstsideHardwareiomode IdlefontsJobname InitializediskJobsource LPRB% LPRC% JobtimeoutErrors stackoverflow, undefined ManualfeedtimeoutNewsheet PagecountPrintername PagesprintedProduct PS3fonts PS2fontsQuiet Realformat RamsizeRenamefile Revision ResolutionSccbatch Errors rangecheck, stackoverflow, stackunderflow, typecheckStop Bits Data Style Flow Control Parity Errors invalidaccess, rangecheck, stackunderflow, typecheck SetdefaulttimeoutsSccinteractive SetcoverpageSetdoprinterrors SetdojamrecoveryErrors invalidaccess, stackunderflow, typecheck SetdoidlefontsSetdostartpage SetdoretSetdosysstart Errors configurationerror, stackunderflow, typecheckSetduplexmode Setethernetaddress SetenginesyncSetfilenameextend Setfileposition Error unmatchedmarkSethardwareiomode SetidlefontsError stackunderflow, typecheck SetjobtimeoutSetmanualduplexmode Setprintername Errors invalidaccess, limitcheck, stackunderflow, typecheckSetquiet Error stackunderflow SetresolutionSetsccbatch Setsccinteractive Errors stackunderflow, typecheck, invalidaccess, rangecheckSetsoftwareiomode SettumbleSoftwareiomode SetuserdiskpercentTumble Errors stackoverflow, invalidaccess WaittimeoutUserdiskpercent 14 Page Device Parameters Device ParametersKey Type Definition TonerSaver, PictureGrade, ImageEnhancement, PrintDarknessPostScript Information on PageSize, see Menu item. The following values are supported Key Source InputAttributes. The allowable values are Infinite wait or no timeout Horizontal Vertical Rows ColumnsReverse Horizontal Reverse Vertical Orientation specified by the PageSize parameter Findcolorrendering operator Setpagedevice operatorGenerate a configurationerror DefaultPageSizePolicy key in the DeviceRenderingInfoPower Saver menu item SlipSheetDetails Dictionary Printer. Supported values are User Parameters Interpreter Parameters15 PostScript Emulation User Parameters Setcolorscreen, and sethalftone are not affected HalftoneMode IntegerPrinter for a specific job 16 PostScript Emulation System Parameters System ParametersSame as CurInputDevice Also transmitted to the host over the communications InstalledRam Read-only Total amount of memory in bytes installed To change the values of device parameters Device Parameters PCL Ppds 17 PostScript Emulation Device ParametersPostScript Serial RS-232/RS-422menu item. Supported values are PostScript PostScript DelayedOutputClose Boolean PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript PostScript Device Parameters for the Parameters Device %Engine% 100Darkness Value Print Darkness Toner Saver Setting Value Print Darkness and Toner Saver SettingPrint Darkness Setting CalendarD% Device Parameters for the Parameters Device %Console%Device Parameters for the IODevice Device %disk1% Device Parameters for the IODevice %flash1% LogicalSize104 Device Parameters for the IODevice %rom% 105Tagged Binary Not Active Status and Error MessagesTagged Binary Active 18 Status Message Keys and Value Descriptions Status MessagesKey Value Description USBUnsolicited Messages HandleerrorSmartSwitch Switching LanguagesPrinter Job Language Setting SmartSwitch for Different InterfacesSniffing Flash Memory and Disk Resource Data Collection Download Target Viewing the Contents of Flash Memory and Disk Part Name Example of DirectoryPart Number Size Description Password ProtectionRewriting the Flash Content File Naming Conventions Accessing Files with PostScript EmulationDevice Names Filename Extensions FilenamesTo add the .data extension automatically again, issue Initializedisk Devformat Device Search OrderJob Buffering PerformanceDevice Performance Retrieval Speeds Device Retrieval Speed WriteEnabling Job Buffering Creating a PartitionDisabling Job Buffering Recovering from a Power LossNoise Emission Levels Airflow RequirementNoise Emission Levels Power Requirements Electrical SpecificationsPrinter Electrical Specifications Power RequirementsPrinter Model E33x E232 State 100 120 230 Printer Model C510 X422 E230 State 100 120 230VPrinter Physical Specifications Physical SpecificationsClearance Requirement Specifications Clearance RequirementsEnvironmental Conditions Altitude SpecificationsAtmospheric Pressure Power On to Ready State Time Period Power On to Ready State Time PeriodTime to Print the First 10 Time to Print the FirstPrinter Interfaces Setting Up the Communications Port Using Windows 95/98/Me Setting Up the Communications PortSetting Up the Communications Port Using Windows NT Interfaces Interfaces Deciding Which Interface to Use Computer to Printer Parallel InterfaceOptional Parallel Connector Standard Parallel ConnectorParallel Connector Pin Assignments Pin Connector Parallel Connector Pin AssignmentsSignal Direction Description VCC ErrorHost Logic High GNDStandard Parallel Connector Using the INIT* Signal to InitializeComputer-to-Printer Communications Printer Side Pin Connector 1284-B Computer Ieee 1284-C Ieee 1284-A Printer Computer Side 36-Pin 25-Pin Connector 1284-C Standard Protocol Data Transfer Sequence Typical Parallel Interface Timings Fastbytes Protocol Data Transfer SequenceTime Name Minimum/Maximum Fastbytes Timing Sequence Printer-to-Computer Communication Advanced StatusParallel Mode Strobe Receiver for the Lexmark C510 Signal DescriptionsAUTOFD* Receiver for the Lexmark C510 Data 1-8 Signal Driver/Receivers for the Lexmark C510 ACKNLG*, ERROR*, SLCT, PE Drivers for the Lexmark C510 Busy Driver and INIT* Receiver for the Lexmark C510 SLCTIN* Receiver for the Lexmark C510 Serial Interface How to Connect the RS-232C Serial Interface Using the RS-232C Serial InterfaceDedicated Serial Connector Pin Assignments RS-232C Pin Signal Direction DescriptionCTS RTSDSR DTRTo 25 Pin Cable Adapter Such as IBM 6450242 10 Voltage Level Range Serial Communication Parameters RS-232CStart and Stop Bits Data Flow Control Serial Link All Protocols with Honor DSR On Protocol RS-232CSerial Link All Protocols with Honor DSR Off DTR and DTR/DSR Protocol Timing RS-232C XON/XOFF Protocol Timing RS-232C Serial Computer Configuration Recommendations RS-232C Serial ErrorsHow to Connect the RS-422 Serial Interface Using the RS-422 Serial InterfaceRS-232C Port Compatibility Serial Cable Pin Assignments RS-422 Dedicated Serial Connector Pin Assignments RS-422Voltage Level Serial Communication Parameters RS-422Data Flow Control Protocol XON/XOFF Protocol Timing RS-422 Serial Computer Configuration Recommendations RS-422 Network Support Input Buffer Sizes in Bytes Input BufferSerial Network Memory Size Parallel Buffer Size LocalTalk FaxCommand Function Table A-1 PCL Emulation CommandsC510n X422 Size Primary Font Symbol Set Logical Operation End Raster Graphics Version B Table A-2 GL/2 Commands PCL Support PCL Support PCL Support Printer Model Variable Name C510n X422 Table B-1 Common Variables for Both Printer LanguagesVariable Name C510n X422 E230, E232, E234n, E330, E332nResourcesavesize RET Timeout Username WIDEA4 Auto PJL Support PJL Support PJL Support Lpicturegrade Lplainlength PJL Support LTRAY3PAPERTYPE LTRAY4PAPERTYPE Table B-3 Common Variables for PCL Emulation LTRAY5PAPERTYPE LTRAY1RENUMBER LTYPE1FONTS LusdefaultsTable B-4 Printer Unique Variables for PCL Emulation Fontnumber Fontsource Pitch Ptsize SymsetTable B-5 Common Variables for PostScript Emulation Jamrecovery Prtpserrs AdobembtTable B-6 Printer Unique Variables for PostScript Emulation Lpicturegrade LpsfontpriorityTable B-7 Printer Unique Lresource Variables Table B-8 Status Readback CommandsTable B-9 Ustatus Unsolicited Status Variables Ldescription Lrwlock LwlockE230, E232 E234n, E330, E332n Table B-10 PJL Messages for Auto-Continuable ConditionsC510n Message Status Code Return String X422 Intervention Required 30018 Intervention Required 30076 Intervention required 32015 Table B-11 PJL Messages for Attendance Conditions Tray Size Sense Error Intervention Required 40021 Intervention Required 40027 Black Photo Dev Life Warning Intervention Required 40038 Intervention Required 40049 Stmsg message 41xxy Table B-12 PJL Messages for Paper HandlingStatus Code Return String C510n X422 Table B-13 PJL Messages for Paper JamsMessage Status Code C510n Message Status Code X422 PJL Support PJL Support PJL Support Table B-16 Lexmark Unique PJL Commands Table B-14 Service ErrorsCommand Table B-15 Device Attendance MessagesTable B-17 File and Device Protection Commands Operator Name Table C-1 Supplemental OperatorsPostScript Support PostScript Support Key Table C-2 Page Device ParametersSubstituteSize Type MediaColor MediaPosition PageSize Policies PolicyNotFound PolicyReport Table C-3 User Interpreter Parameters Default C510n X422Table C-4 System Interpreter Parameters X422 Key C510n Device X422 E230 E232 E234 E234n E330 E332n Table C-5 Devices SupportedUSBA% USBB% USBC% USBD% LPRA% LPRB% LPRC% LPRD% Device C510 C510n X422 E230 E232 E234 E234n E330 E332nSupported Printer Model Not Supported C510n X422 Table C-6 Device ParametersPSSmartSwitch RobustXon SerialMode StopBits Type PortLocation PSSmartSwitch Type PostScript Support PostScript Support Enabled Filtering HasNames Interpreter PortLocation Type Device Parameters for the Parameters Device %Console% Device Parameters for the Parameters Device %Engine%Device Parameters for the Parameters Device %flash1% Device Parameters for the Parameters Device %rom% Table C-7 PostScript Commands Message KeysIndex See disk Index Index Index MarkVision Professional Index Index Index Comment Lcoloredlength Lnpap LTRAY1RENUMBER Slctin Index