Accessing Print Properties, Using your program | Lexmark X215 MFP

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

Contents

X215 MFP Edition April Contents Scanning Maintenance Contents Getting started Clearance space Understanding the parts Front viewRear view Understanding the parts Unpacking Unpacking Unpacking Installing the toner cartridge Installing the toner cartridge Installing the toner cartridge Connecting the cables Connecting the cables Powering on the machine Powering on the machine Understanding the operator panel Understanding the operator panel Changing 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 mode Installing the drivers Installing software Removing the drivers Removing the drivers Selecting print materials Loading paper and changing paper size Guidelines for paper and specialty media Selecting print materials Selecting print materials Loading the paper tray Loading the paper tray Loading the paper tray Triangle Paper full Paper empty Loading the manual bypass Loading the manual bypass Setting the paper type and size Using the paper trayUsing the manual bypass Setting the paper type and size Selecting an output location Front output trayRear output slot Selecting an output location Printing a document Printing Accessing Print Properties Using your programUsing the Printers folder Accessing Print Properties From 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 size Printing multiple pages on one sheet of paper Scaling a document Fitting your document to a selected paper size Using watermarksUsing an existing watermark Deleting a watermark Creating a watermarkEditing a watermark Using overlays Creating an overlay Using an overlay Deleting an overlay Printing on both sides of the paper Accessing the printer driver Help Canceling a print jobUsing the operator panel Using the printer driver Using the scanning bed Copying Using the scanning bed Using the ADF Using the ADF Customizing settings ContentCustomizing settings Darkness Number Scale Advanced Customizing default settings Customizing default settingsSetting the Timeout option Using the ADF Using the scanning bedCreating two-sided copies Creating two-sided copies Scanning a document or image Scanning Sending a fax automatically Faxing Sending a fax manually Sending a fax manually Receiving a fax automatically Receiving a fax automaticallyReceiving a fax manually Option Description ECM Using special features Using special featuresPhonebook Creating a shortcut Editing 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 Reports Maintenance Cleaning the machineCleaning the outside of the machine Cleaning the inside of the machine Cleaning the machine Maintaining the toner cartridge Cleaning the scan unitMaintaining the toner cartridge Redistributing toner Ordering toner cartridges Replacing the toner cartridge Maintaining the toner cartridge Cleaning the photoconductor drum Returning the empty toner cartridge Troubleshooting Preventing document and paper jams Clearing document jams Clearing document jamsADF misfeed Clearing document jams Output misfeed Roller misfeed Clearing paper jams Paper feed area Paper JAMClearing paper jams Message Location of jam Go to Clearing 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 Solution Symptom Possible cause and solution Paper feeding problemsSolving problems Printing and copying problems Problem Possible cause Solution Solving problems Solving problems Problem Possible cause and solution Scanning problemsFaxing problems Solving problems Print quality problems Problem Solution Use lighter weight pages. See Problem AaBbCc Calling for service Calling for service Safety information Conventions Laser notices Electronic emission noticesLaser advisory label Laser notice Laser notices Industry Canada compliance statement Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du CanadaEuropean Community EC directives conformity Electronic emission notices Meter average sound pressure, dBA United Kingdom Telecommunications ActNoise emission levels Telecommunications notices Telecommunications notices Using the Lexmark X215 in Germany Declaration of conformity European countries Using the Lexmark X215 in Switzerland