Lexmark 4227 manual

4227 User ’ s Guide[...]

First Edition (June 1996) The following paragraph does not apply to the United Kingdom or any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNA TIONAL, INC. PR O VIDES THIS PUBLICA TION "AS IS" WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND , EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED , INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED T O , THE IMPLIED W ARRANTIES [...]

iii Contents Contents Chapter 1 - Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Contents iv Contents One Second Tear-Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Manual Tear-Off (Auto Tear-Off Set to Off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Setting AutoGap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 AutoGap Set to On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

v Contents Contents Chapter 5 - Printer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Auto Sheet Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Installing the Auto Sheet Feeder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Contents vi Contents Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149[...]

Getting Started Chapter Chapter 1: Getting Star ted 1 Unpacking 1 Remove the printer from the carton. Caution: Do not lift the printer by yourself; it weighs 21 kilograms (46 pounds). If any items ar e missing or damaged, contact your point of pur chase. If you need to pur chase a parallel printer cable, we r ecommend Lexmark part number 1329605 (3[...]

Chapter 1: Getting Star ted 2 Getting Started 2 Place the printer so that the fr ont of the printer aligns with the edge of the desk or table. Note: If you want to print more than 100 forms, make sure they stack up below the printer (on the floor) when they are finished printing in order to prevent jams. 3 Remove all packing tape from the printer .[...]

3 Chapter 1: Getting Star ted Getting Started 5 Remove the protective car dboard.[...]

Chapter 1: Getting Star ted 4 Getting Started Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is Off. 2 Make sure the top cover is removed. If you need help, see step 4 on page 2. 3 Manually move the printhead to the far side of the printer .[...]

5 Chapter 1: Getting Star ted Getting Started 4 Rotate the ribbon advance knob on the ribbon cartridge counter clockwise to ensur e that the ribbon feeds smoothly . If necessary , untwist the ribbon. 5 Manually move the ribbon guide to the far side of the cartridge, as shown below , then r otate the ribbon advance knob to take up any slack in the r[...]

Chapter 1: Getting Star ted 6 Getting Started 6 Insert the ribbon guide over the metal pins on each side of the printhead. 7 Manually move the printhead to the center position. 8 Align and insert the left and right side tabs of the ribbon cartridge into the slots in the side frames. Pr ess down firmly on the ribbon cartridge to snap it into place. [...]

7 Chapter 1: Getting Star ted Getting Started 9 Make sure the ribbon feeds smoothly by r o tating the ribbon advance knob counter clockwise. 10 Replace the top cover .[...]

Chapter 1: Getting Star ted 8 Getting Started 11 Attach the acoustic cover . a Align the notches on the acoustic cover with the slots on the top cover . b Snap the acoustic cover into place. c Close the acoustic cover .[...]

9 Chapter 1: Getting Star ted Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord 1 Make sure the printer is Off. 2 Connect the smaller end of the power cord to the printer . 3 Connect the other end of the power cord to a pr operly grounded electrical outlet.[...]

Chapter 1: Getting Star ted 10 Getting Started Connecting the Parallel Cable You will either need to connect a parallel cable or a serial cable to the printer. If you are installing a serial cable, see “Connecting the Serial Cable” on page 12 for help. 1 Make sure the printer is Off. 2 T urn off the power on your computer . 3 Connect the parall[...]

11 Chapter 1: Getting Star ted Getting Started 4 Fasten the clip wir es to the parallel cable. Y ou will hear a click. 5 Connect the other end of the parallel cable to your computer . 6 T urn the printer On. 7 Continue with “Printing the Demonstration Page” on page 16. Power Switch[...]

Chapter 1: Getting Star ted 12 Getting Started Connecting the Serial Cable 1 T urn the printer Of f. 2 T urn off the power on your computer . 3 Connect the serial cable and adapter . The cable and adapter are not supplied with your printer . W e recommend either one of Lexmark’s null modem RS 232 (DB 25 Female to DB 25 Male) serial cables, part n[...]

13 Chapter 1: Getting Star ted Getting Started 4 If needed, use a ballpoint pen to push the interface mode switch to the On position for RS-422 interface. The default is RS-232 interface. 5 Fasten the clip wir es to the serial cable. Y ou will hear a click. 6 Connect the other end of the serial cable to your computer .[...]

Chapter 1: Getting Star ted 14 Getting Started Changing the Serial Settings 1 T urn the printer On. 2 Pr ess Men u to enter the function menu. 3 Pr ess Item ↓ until Interface Opt. appears on the display . 4 Pr ess Next → and the default interface setting appears. 5 T o change the default, press Next → and then Item ↓ until the interface opt[...]

15 Chapter 1: Getting Star ted Getting Started d Pr ess Stor e to save the setting. An asterisk (*) appears next to the setting you selected. e Repeat steps a thro ugh d for each serial setting. 8 Pr ess Quit to exit the function menu. Verifying Serial Interface Settings 1 On the operator panel, pr ess Menu . 2 Pr ess Item ↓ or Item ↑ until Pri[...]

Chapter 1: Getting Star ted 16 Getting Started Printing the Demonstration Page The following steps explain how to load a single sheet of paper so you can print the demonstration page. If you want to load continuous forms, see “Loading Continuous Forms” on page 70. 1 T urn the printer On. 2 Move the paper select lever up to the single sheets pos[...]

17 Chapter 1: Getting Star ted Getting Started 4 Open the manual feed door .[...]

Chapter 1: Getting Star ted 18 Getting Started 5 Set the left margin. For help, see “Aligning the Left Margin” on page 74. Befor e inserting paper , make sur e that the left paper guide is aligned flush with the [A symbol printed on the margin guide. If the paper guide is not pr operly aligned, the Demo page prints incorr ectly . Left Paper Gui[...]

19 Chapter 1: Getting Star ted Getting Started 6 Place a single sheet against the left paper guide. Move the right paper guide so that the guide aligns with the right edge of the paper . The Paper Empty/Add Paper message disappears. a If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On (factory default), the paper feeds automatically to the T op-Of-Form (TOF). For more i[...]

Chapter 1: Getting Star ted 20 Getting Started 9 Pr ess Item ↓ until Print Demo is displayed. 10 Pr ess Start to start print demo. One demo page prints. 11 Pr ess Quit to exit the function menu. Pitch Item  Menu/ Quit Tear Off Store Font Item  Micro  Next  Micro  Prev.  Start/ Stop Load Unload LineFeed FormFeed Po w e r Ready A [...]

21 Chapter 1: Getting Star ted Getting Started Setting the Language of the Operator Panel Messages To set up your printer in a language other than English: 1 T urn the printer On. 2 Pr ess Men u to enter the function menu. 3 Pr ess Item ↓ or Item ↑ until Control Options appears on the display . Menu/ Quit Tear Off Store Font Item  Pitch Item[...]

Chapter 1: Getting Star ted 22 Getting Started 4 Pr ess Next  . 5 Pr ess Item ↓ or Item ↑ until Menu Language appears on the display . 6 Pr ess Next  . 7 Pr ess Item ↓ or Item ↑ until the desired language appears on the display . Note: The message displayed appears in English until the selected language is saved. The following figure [...]

23 Chapter 1: Getting Star ted Getting Started Installing Your Application Software Now that you have set up your printer, make sure that it works with the application software (program) you want to use. Most application software programs let you specify the type of printer you are using so the program can take full advantage of the printer’s fea[...]

Chapter 1: Getting Star ted 24 Getting Started Epson Emulation Mode If your printer is co nfigured for Epson mode, select the Epson FX-1050 or DFX-5000 printer from the printer selection menu of your application software. See your application’s user documentation for more information. What to do Next You have completed printer setup. To learn mor[...]

Features and Functions Chapter Chapter 2: F eatures and Functions 25 Features and Functions 2 Your printer has many features to help you perform your work efficiently. The printer combines excellent print quality along with the ability to print several print styles and graphics. The following table describes the features and functions of your print[...]

Chapter 2: F eatures and Functions 26 Features and Functions Multiple-part Forms Printing 6-part forms (carbon and carbonless) Code Pages Y our printer supports the following code pages: 437, 437G, 813, 850, 851, 853T , 857, 860, 861, 863, 865, 869, 920, 1004, and 1053. Software Compatibility Compatible with all IBM and IBM-compatible computers. In[...]

27 Chapter 2: F eatures and Functions Features and Functions Front View of Printer Part Name Function Acoustic cover Lowers noise level produced by the printer . Front cover Covers the continuous forms tractor . Manual feed d oor Manual feed of cut fo rms. Operator panel Indicates printer status and makes control of printer functions simple and con[...]

Chapter 2: F eatures and Functions 28 Features and Functions Paper guides Aligns the margins of a cut form sheet. Paper select lever Selects the paper type: • Cut form sheets ( ) • Continuous forms ( ) Paper supports Supports cut forms when they ar e ejected from the printer . Power switch Switches power On or Off. T op cover Covers the ribbon [...]

29 Chapter 2: F eatures and Functions Features and Functions Rear View of Printer Part Name Function Parallel or serial connector Connects the parallel or serial cable. Interface mode switch Switches to RS-232c or RS-422 mode. T ear-Off bar Allows you to tear o ff continuous forms. T ractor connector Supplies power to the optional T ractor 2 Feeder[...]

Chapter 2: F eatures and Functions 30 Features and Functions Supplies A parallel or serial cable, ribbon cartridges, and paper are the only supplies you need for your printer. You can order a parallel cable from Lexmark. Order part number 1329605 (3.05 m or 10 ft.) or part number 1427498 (6.1 m or 20 ft.). When you need a new ribbon cartridge, orde[...]

Using the Operator Panel Chapter Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel 31 Using the Operator P anel 3 This section describes the basic functions of the operator panel buttons, lights, and the function menus. Your application software may allow you to operate your printer from your computer. You may not need to use the operator panel very often, alth[...]

Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel 32 Using the Operator Panel Buttons When using the function menus, press Item ↓ or Item ↑ to scroll through the menu items. Press Next → or Prev. ← to move to the next previous menu level. Press this button: When you want to: Menu • Enter the function menu. The printer goes o f fline. Quit • Exit the[...]

33 Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel Using the Operator Panel Micro ↓ • Advance the forms do wn 0.35 mm (1/72 in.). When you hold this button for more than one second, the forms mov e continuously un til you release it. Next  • Scroll forward to display the value you want in the function menu. Micro ↑ • Adv ance the forms up 0.35 mm[...]

Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel 34 Using the Operator Panel Lights Light When you see this light... Power (Green) The printer po wer is on. Ready (Green) The printer is online and ready to print. The following conditions cause the Ready light to turn of f: • Pressing Start/Stop • Detecting an end-of-form (EOF) • Detecting a paper jam •[...]

35 Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel Using the Operator Panel Using the Function Menus This section describes the function menus and how to set them. To set functions: 1 Press Start/Stop . 2 Press Menu to enter the function menu. 3 Press Item ↓ or Item ↑ until the function menu you want appears on the display . Note: The selectable function [...]

Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel 36 Using the Operator Panel Overview of Function Menus Use the Item ↑ and Item ↓ buttons to move through the menu and option directories. Press Next → to move away from the Main Menu to the subordinate directories and choices. Press Prev. ← if you want to go back in a menu or return to the Main Menu. Pri[...]

37 Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel Using the Operator Panel Control Options Emulation Opt. Interface Opt. Print Adjust Trace Mode Uni-Dir Print Auto Rdy Cut Sht Paper Out Alarm TOF Read Menu Language Emulation Character Table * Int’l Character * Interface Data Speed * Data Bits * Parity * Stop Bits * Protocol * Honor DSR * Data Options Buffe[...]

Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel 38 Using the Operator Panel Menu Options The following table provides information on where to find specific functions on the operator panel of the printer. Those selections in italics may or may not appear on the panel, depending on the printer settings or what printer options are installed. Navigating Through t[...]

39 Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel Using the Operator Panel Main Menu Primary Options Secondar y Options Set T op of Form —— Select T ractor Allows you to specify which tractor you would like to use. Does not appear unless the Tractor 2 Option is installed. • T ractor 1 • T ractor 2 — Print Demo —— Print Settings —— Load Macr[...]

Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel 40 Using the Operator Panel Macro x Options ( x = 1 to 4 ) Does not appear if “Disable” is selected in “Default Macro”. Character Options see below Paper Handling Options A utoGap Copy Macro x Allows you to cop y the settings of one macro to another . Copy FM a TO x Copy FM b TO x Copy FM c TO x Characte[...]

41 Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel Using the Operator Panel P aper Handling Options If “Enable” is selected in “Default Macro”, this item appears in the macro menu. A uto T ear -Off If on, mov es the top perforation of a continuous form to the tear bar . On, Off, One Second A uto Cut Sheet Load If on, automatically loads cut sheets int[...]

Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel 42 Using the Operator Panel A utoGap If “Enable” is selected in “Default Macro”, this item appears in the macro menu. On – Automatically adjusts the printer to the thickness of the paper being printed upon. – Select this option when you want the printer to check for paper thickness ev ery time paper [...]

43 Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel Using the Operator Panel Data Options Buffer Size Controls the size of the buf fer between the computer and the printer . Maximum, Minimum A utomatic LF Automatically performs a line feed (LF) when a carriage return (CR) is sent. On, Off A utomatic CR Automatically performs a carriage return (CR) when a line [...]

Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel 44 Using the Operator Panel Control Options (continued) TOF Read T ells the printer to check the TOF after each new sheet is loaded. Enable, Disable Menu Language Changes the language used on the operator panel. English, French, German, Italian, Spanish Emulation Options Emulation IBM, EPSON Character T able Ita[...]

45 Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel Using the Operator Panel Interface Options (continued) Stop Bits Does not appear if “Parallel” is selected for “Interface”. 1, 2 Protocol Does not appear if “Parallel” is selected for “Interface”. XON/XOFF , DTR Pacing, Multi XON/XOFF Honor DSR Does not appear if “Parallel” is selected for[...]

Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel 46 Using the Operator Panel Setting the Printer Online or Offline The printer must be online to accept data. To set the printer: • Online, press Start/Stop ; the Ready light comes on. If paper is not loaded, the Check light blinks. • Of fline, press Start/Stop ; the Ready light goes off. Stopping the Printer[...]

47 Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel Using the Operator Panel Using Tear-Off The Tear-Off function advances the perforation of a continuous form to the tear bar position. Tear-Off can be set to move a continuous form automatically to the tear-off position when Auto Tear-Off is set to On, or it can be set so you can move a continuous form manuall[...]

Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel 48 Using the Operator Panel One Second Tear-Off When Auto Tear-Off is set to one second, continuous form paper automatically advances to the tear-off position if a print job ends and no data is received within one second of the last data transmission. For more information, see “Auto Tear-Off (Set to One Second[...]

49 Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel Using the Operator Panel Manual AutoGap (AutoGap Set to Off) When AutoGap is Off, you can manually adjust the gap position between the printhead and the paper. To manually set A utoGap, press: 1 Menu . 2 Item ↓ until AutoGap appears. 3 Next → . 4 Item ↓ or Item ↑ until Of f appears. 5 Store . 6 Next ?[...]

Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel 50 Using the Operator Panel Manual AutoGap Settings AutoGap Set to Single When AutoGap is set to Single, the printer sets the gap between the printhead and the paper only once. This should only be used when printing on several cut sheets of the same thickness while using the Auto Sheet Feeder. The printer adjust[...]

51 Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel Using the Operator Panel Selecting or Locking a Font or Pitch When you select a temporary font or pitch, the printer uses it unless the document software specifies a different one. The printer reverts to the default font/pitch when you turn the power off. If a font or pitch is locked, the printer uses the sel[...]

Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel 52 Using the Operator Panel Setting and Using a Macro You can use up to four macros to store your settings permanently. To set a macro, follow these steps: 1 Press Menu . 2 Press Item ↓ until Default Macro appears. 3 Press Next → and then Item ↓ until Macro x ( x = 1 to 4) appears. 4 Press Store to save th[...]

53 Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel Using the Operator Panel Disabling/Enabling the Operator Panel All buttons except the Start/Stop , FormFeed, and Load/Unload buttons on the operator panel can be disabled. To disable the operator panel: 1 T urn the printer Off. 2 Press and hold Micro ↓ and Micro ↑ and then turn the printer On. Note: When [...]

Chapter 3: Using the Operator P anel 54 Using the Operator Panel[...]

Selecting and Loading Paper Chapter Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper 55 Selecting and Loading P aper 4 Paper Types and Sizes Below is an illustration of the types of paper you can use with your printer. Single Sheets Continuous Forms Envelope Labels[...]

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper 56 Selecting and Loading Paper Single Sheets Multiple Part Single Sheets Page Width Page Length Weight Maximum 420 mm (16.5 in.) 558.8 mm (22.0 in.) 90 g/m 2 (24 lb.) Minimum 76 mm (3.0 in.) 76 mm (3.0 in.) 56 g/m 2 (15 lb.) Page Width Page Length Maximum 420 mm (16.5 in.) 558.8 mm (22.0 in.) Minimum 76 mm (3[...]

57 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper Selecting and Loading Paper Single Continuous Forms Multiple Part Continuous Forms Page Width Page Length Weight Maximum 406 mm (16.0 in.) N/A 90 g/m 2 (24 lb.) Minimum 76 mm (3.0 in.) 76 mm (3.0 in.) 56 g/m 2 (15 lb.) Maximum Hole to Hole 393 mm (15.5 in.) N/A N/A Minimum Hole to Hole 63 mm (2.5 in.) N/A [...]

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper 58 Selecting and Loading Paper Envelopes Multiple Part Forms (45 g/m 2 or 12 lb) - Thickness Width Length Weight Maximum 420 mm (16.5 in.) 558.8 mm (22.0 in.) 90 g/m 2 (24 lb.) Minimum 76 mm (3.0 in.) 76 mm (3.0 in.) 56 g/m 2 (15 lb.) Single Multiple part Single Sheets 0.058-0.1 14 mm (0.0023-0.0045 in.) 0.51[...]

59 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper Selecting and Loading Paper Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope Single sheets or multi-part forms can be loaded one at a time into the manual feed. Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, see “Auto Sheet Feeder” on page 85 or “Tractor 2 Feeder” on page 96 for [...]

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper 60 Selecting and Loading Paper 5 Pull the paper supports up. 6 Open the manual feed door . Paper Supports Paper Select Lever[...]

61 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper Selecting and Loading Paper 7 Set the left margin. Befor e inserting paper , move the left paper guide so that the print start position you want aligns with the symbol [A printed on the mar gin guide. Note: If you make a left margin setting in your application software, it is added to the le ft margin sett[...]

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper 62 Selecting and Loading Paper 8 To load a single sheet: a Place a single sheet against the left paper guide. b Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the paper . When you load preprinted forms, put the top of the form in first, printed s ide up. The Paper Empty/Add Paper message [...]

63 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper Selecting and Loading Paper To load an envelope: a Place a single envelope against the left paper guide, with the top edge first, print side up. b Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the envelope. The Paper Empty/Add Paper message disappears. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On[...]

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper 64 Selecting and Loading Paper Setting Auto Cut Sheet Load When set to On , the printer automatically loads a cut form. When set to Off , you must press FormFeed or LineFeed to load a cut form. To turn Auto Cut Sheet Load On, press: 1 Menu . 2 Item ↓ until Paper Hand Opt. appears. 3 Next → . 4 Item ↓ or[...]

65 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper Selecting and Loading Paper Loading a Single Sheet or Envelope With Continuous Forms Already Loaded 1 Move the paper select lever down to the continuous forms position. 2 T urn the printer On. 3 T o clear the paper path, tear off the leading edge of the continuous form, as shown. 4 Park the continuous form[...]

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper 66 Selecting and Loading Paper 6 Open the manual feed door . 7 Move the paper select lever up to the single sheets position. Manual Feed Door Paper Select Lever[...]

67 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper Selecting and Loading Paper 8 Set the left margin. Befor e inserting paper , move the left paper guide so that the print start position you want aligns with the [A symbol printed on the mar gin guide. Note: If you make a left margin setting in your application software, it is added to the le ft margin sett[...]

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper 68 Selecting and Loading Paper 9 To load a single sheet: a Place a single sheet against the left paper guide. b Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the paper . When you load preprinted forms, put the top of the form in first, printed s ide up. The Paper Empty/Add Paper message [...]

69 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper Selecting and Loading Paper To load an envelope: a Place a single envelope against the left paper guide, with the top edge first, print side up. b Move the right paper guide so that it aligns with the right edge of the envelope. The Paper Empty/Add Paper message disappears. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On[...]

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper 70 Selecting and Loading Paper Loading Continuous Forms The printer offers one paper path for continuous forms. Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, see “Printer Options” beginning on page 83 for paper loading instructions. To load continuous forms: 1 T urn the p[...]

71 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper Selecting and Loading Paper 6 Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors. 7 Open the left and right tractor doors. 8 Place the paper pinfeed holes over the second or third pins of the tractor unit. If necessary , move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractor to the pape[...]

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper 72 Selecting and Loading Paper 10 Set the left margin. Adjust the tractors so that the print start position you want aligns with the symbol [A printed on the r ear plate. Note: If you make a left margin setting in your application software, it is added to the le ft margin setting on the printer. For example, [...]

73 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper Selecting and Loading Paper 12 Close the front cover . 13 Pr ess St art/Stop . The paper loads to the first print position, or tear-of f position if Auto T ear-Of f is On. 14 Make sur e the printer is online ( Ready light is on solid). If not, press Start/Stop until the Ready light is on solid. Y ou are no[...]

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper 74 Selecting and Loading Paper Aligning the Left Margin You can manually change the first print position at the left margin. The first print position is indicated by the [A symbol. You can also set the left margin from your application software. Manually-Loaded Single Sheets or Envelopes To set the left margi[...]

75 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper Selecting and Loading Paper Continuous Forms To set the left margin for continuous forms, first locate the [A symbol on the printer (see figure below). Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors. Move the left tractor to the left or right of the [A symbol. Push down the left t[...]

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper 76 Selecting and Loading Paper Top-Of-Form (TOF) Top-Of-Form (TOF) sets the first line of print. You can set and save TOF from the operator panel for single sheets, continuous forms, and for each macro that is enabled. Setting TOF for Continuous Forms TOF can range from minus 2.54 c m (1 in.) to plus 35.56 cm[...]

77 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper Selecting and Loading Paper 6 Pr ess Menu. Set Top of Form appears on the display . 7 Pr ess an y paper move ment key ( Micro ↓ , Micro ↑ , or LineFeed ) to move the paper to the position you want. The following illustration shows the printer without the ribbon cartridge installed. When the cartridge i[...]

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper 78 Selecting and Loading Paper Setting TOF for Single Sheets and Envelopes TOF can range from minus 2.54 c m (1 in.) to plus 55.88 cm (22 in.) from the top of cut sheet paper. To set and save TOF: 1 T urn the printer On. 2 Make sur e continuous forms are parked (pr ess Load/Unload .) The operator panel displa[...]

79 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper Selecting and Loading Paper Auto Tear-Off (Set to On) When Auto Tear-Off is on, it moves the top perforation of a continuous form to the tear bar (tear-off position) when: • the printer has finished printing; • the paper has advanced to the T OF on the next page; • no data, printer contr ol codes, or[...]

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper 80 Selecting and Loading Paper Auto Tear-Off (Set to Off) When Auto Tear-Off is off, press Tear Off/Store to manually move the continuous form paper to the tear-off position. 1 When your print job has finished, pr ess Tear Off . The continuous form moves to the tear -off position. 2 Pr ess Micro ↓ or Micro [...]

81 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper Selecting and Loading Paper Adjusting Bidirectional Alignment If your print job looks fuzzy or blurry, you may wish to adjust the character alignment (also called bidirectional alignment) on your printer. The following steps illustrate how to adjust the alignment of the print wires. 1 Load continuous forms[...]

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading P aper 82 Selecting and Loading Paper 7 Pr ess Next  or Prev.  to adjust the alignment. Lines 2 and 4 move to align with lines 1 and 3. The printer is aligned corr ectly when lines 2 and 4 ar e vertically aligned with lines 1 and 3. Press Item ↑ to move lines 2 and 4 to the right. Press Item ↓ to move line[...]

Printer Options Chapter Chapter 5: Printer Options 83 Printer Options 5 The following options are available for your printer: A vailab le Options P art Number Auto Sheet Feeder 79F4 841 Extended Cut Sheet Paper Guides 133 3163 Parallel Cable 1329605 (3.05 m [10 ft.]), 1427498 (6.1 m [20 ft.]), or equivalent Printer Stand 1368001 Serial Cable 1 1807[...]

Chapter 5: Printer Options 84 Printer Options This section also describes how to install the Auto Sheet Feeder and Tractor 2 Feeder. Paper loading instructions for the options are also included. For inf ormation about the: See page Auto Sheet Feeder 85 T ractor 2 Feeder 96[...]

85 Chapter 5: Printer Options Printer Options Auto Sheet Feeder Read this section to install the Auto Sheet Feeder, change the Auto Sheet Feeder setting on the printer, and load paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder. The Auto Sheet Feeder attaches to the front of your printer and automatically feeds single sheets of paper into the printer. With the Auto S[...]

Chapter 5: Printer Options 86 Printer Options The paper you use in the Auto Sheet Feeder must meet the following specifications. . A utomatic Feed Mode (Single-part Form) Length 139.7 mm (5.5 in.) minimum 355.6 mm (14.0 in.) maximum 1 558.8 mm (22 in.) 2 W idth 105 mm (4.13 in.) minimum 364 mm (14.3 in.) maximum 1 Paper width greater than 215.9 mm [...]

87 Chapter 5: Printer Options Printer Options Installing the Auto Sheet Feeder The Auto Sheet Feeder is easy to install and remove. You will not need to make electrical connections or require special training or tools. 1 Make sure the printer is Off. 2 Open, pull up, and remove the fr ont cover . 3 Push up the paper select lever . 4 Insert the tabs[...]

Chapter 5: Printer Options 88 Printer Options 5 Attach the front paper supports to the Auto Sheet Feeder . 6 Pull the paper supports to the upright position and attach the wire paper supports to them. Wire Paper Supports Paper Supports[...]

89 Chapter 5: Printer Options Printer Options 7 Attach the front cover that came with the Auto Sheet Feeder . 8 T urn the printer on. 9 Select Auto Sheet Feed On from the function menu. T o turn Auto Sheet Feed on, pr ess: a Menu . b Item ↓ until Paper Hand Opt. appears. c Next → . d Item ↓ until Auto Sheet Feed appears. e Next → to see the[...]

Chapter 5: Printer Options 90 Printer Options Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder The Auto Sheet Feeder lets you print from single sheets of paper stacked in the feeder. The option also includes a manual feed tray that lets you manually feed a single sheet of paper. This section includes instructions for loading paper in the automatic sheet feed[...]

91 Chapter 5: Printer Options Printer Options 6 Place single sheets into the Auto Sheet Feeder . Note: • Place letterhead paper with the letter head facing up and toward the printer . • The paper level should not exceed the markings on the label located on the inside of the paper holder .[...]

Chapter 5: Printer Options 92 Printer Options 7 Move the paper guide so the print start position you want aligns with the symbol [A printed on the marg in guide of the Auto Sheet Feeder . 8 Move the right paper guide to match the paper width you are using. The distance from the [A symb ol to the left paper guide determines the left margin. Left Pap[...]

93 Chapter 5: Printer Options Printer Options 9 Push the locking lever in towar d the printer . 10 Pr ess Start/Stop . The Ready light comes on and you are ready to print. Locking Lever[...]

Chapter 5: Printer Options 94 Printer Options Loading Paper for Auto Sheet Feeder Manual Feed If continuous forms are currently loaded on the printer, park the continuous forms before performing these steps. For help parking continuous forms, see steps 1 and 2 of “Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders” on page 111. 1 Push the pa[...]

95 Chapter 5: Printer Options Printer Options 3 Set the left margin. Move the paper guides so that the print start position you want aligns with the symbol [A printed on the margin guide. Note: If you make a left margin setting in your application software, it is added to the le ft margin setting on the printer. For example, if you set the left mar[...]

Chapter 5: Printer Options 96 Printer Options Tractor 2 Feeder The Tractor 2 Feeder attaches to the front of your printer and provides dual tractor capability with a second tractor feed for continuous forms. This option lets you have two different types of continuous forms loaded on your printer at the same time. (A convenient manual feed tray on t[...]

97 Chapter 5: Printer Options Printer Options Installing the Tractor 2 Feeder The Tractor 2 Feeder is easy to install. No special tools or training are needed. Note: Before installing the Tractor 2 Feeder, make sure contin- uous forms are loaded on the other tractor feeder. (When Tractor 2 is installed, you must remove it from the printer to load c[...]

Chapter 5: Printer Options 98 Printer Options 6 Insert the tabs on both sides of the T ractor 2 Feeder into the grooves on the printer . 7 Attach the front cover that came with the T ractor 2 Feeder . Groove Tab Right Side Panel Left Side Panel Front Cover[...]

99 Chapter 5: Printer Options Printer Options 8 Remove the system board cover from the back of the printer . Lift the cover while prying at the bottom center . 9 On the system board cover , twist the knockout plug to remove it. 10 Replace the system board cover .[...]

Chapter 5: Printer Options 100 Printer Options 11 Plug the T ractor 2 Feeder cable into the tractor connector on the back of the printer . Make sur e the symbol ( ▲ ) on the T ractor 2 Feeder cable faces up. Align the symb ol ( ▲ ) on the cable with the ( ▼ ) symbol on the back of the printer above the tractor connector . 12 Position the cabl[...]

101 Chapter 5: Printer Options Printer Options 13 Insert the T ractor 2 Feeder cable into the clamp, as shown, and snap the clamp shut. 14 T urn the printer On. See “Loading Paper in the T ractor 2 Feeder” on page 102 for information on how to load the T ractor 2 Feeder .[...]

Chapter 5: Printer Options 102 Printer Options Loading Paper in the Tractor 2 Feeder The Tractor 2 Feeder has a tractor feeder for continuous forms and a manual feed tray for single sheets and single-part forms. This section includes directions for loading both continuous forms in the Tractor 2 Feeder and single sheet or envelopes in the manual fee[...]

103 Chapter 5: Printer Options Printer Options 6 Lift up and pull out the manual feed tray to r emove it from the T ractor 2 Feeder . 7 Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors. 8 Open the left and right tractor doors. Locking Lever[...]

Chapter 5: Printer Options 104 Printer Options 9 Place the paper holes over the second or thir d pins on the trac- tors. If necessary , move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractor to the paper width. 10 Close the left and right tractor doors. Left Tractor Door Right Tractor Door[...]

105 Chapter 5: Printer Options Printer Options 11 Set the left margin. Move the tractors so the print start position you want aligns with the symbol [A printed on the mar g in guide. Moving the paper all the way to the left creates the widest left mar gin. Moving the paper all the way right creates the nar- r owest left margin. Note: If you make a [...]

Chapter 5: Printer Options 106 Printer Options 13 Replace the manual feed tray . 14 Pr ess St art/Stop . The paper loads to the print position or the tear-of f position if Auto T ear-Of f is On. 15 Make sur e the printer is online ( Ready light is on solid). If it is not, pr ess Start/Stop until the Ready light is on solid. Y ou ar e now r eady to [...]

107 Chapter 5: Printer Options Printer Options Loading Cut Sheets in the Tractor 2 Feeder Use the manual feed tray on the Tractor 2 Feeder to load single sheets. Use only single sheets of paper or single-part forms. 1 T urn the printer On. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear . If continuous forms are loaded in the printer, park them: a T ear off th[...]

Chapter 5: Printer Options 108 Printer Options 4 Pull the paper supports to the upright position. Paper Supports Paper Select Lever[...]

109 Chapter 5: Printer Options Printer Options 5 Set the left margin. Move the paper guides so that the print start position you want aligns with the symbol [A printed on the margin guide. Note: If you make a left margin setting in your application software, it is added to the le ft margin setting on the printer. For example, if you set the left ma[...]

Chapter 5: Printer Options 110 Printer Options 6 Place a single sheet against the left paper guide. Move the right paper guide so that the guide aligns with the right edge of the paper . The Paper Empty/Add Paper message disappears. a If Auto Cut Sheet Load is On (factory default), the paper feeds automatically to the top of the form. For help, see[...]

111 Chapter 5: Printer Options Printer Options Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders The Tractor 2 light on the operator panel shows you which tractor feeder is selected. The Tractor 2 light is On when the Tractor 2 Feeder is selected. To park continuous forms on the currently selected tractor feeder and switch to the other tractor [...]

Chapter 5: Printer Options 112 Printer Options e Store to save the setting. f Quit to exit the functions menu. T o change the default tractor , press: a Menu . b Item ↓ until Paper Hand Opt. appears. c Next → . d Item ↓ until Tractor appears. e Next → . f Item ↓ until Tractor 2 appears. g Store to save the setting. h Quit to exit the func[...]

113 Chapter 5: Printer Options Printer Options Removing the Tractor 2 Feeder To remove the Tractor 2 Feeder and load continuous forms on the normal tractor feeder: 1 T urn the printer Of f. 2 If continuous forms are loaded on the T ractor 2 Feeder , r emove the continuous forms. 3 Pr ess down on the tabs on both sides of the T ractor 2 Feeder . Whi[...]

Chapter 5: Printer Options 114 Printer Options[...]

Solving Printer Problems Chapter Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems 115 This section helps you identify printer conditions and problems you can often correct yourself. When you first recognize a problem, determine whether it i s located within the printer, the software program, or an option. After you’ve determined where the problem is located, [...]

Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems 116 Solving Printer Problems Testing the Printer Each time you turn the printer on , it performs an internal check, or Power-On Self Test, of its settings. The printer can also perform a printer test. You can run this test even if your printer is not connected to your computer. If the printer is connected to your[...]

117 Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems Clearing Paper Jams Use the following procedures to remove paper jams from your printer. When jams occur, the Check light is on and the 002 Paper Jam message appears on the display. If this happens, follow these steps to clear the jam: 1 Open the top cover and tear off the forms at th[...]

Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems 118 Solving Printer Problems Problem Conditions Perform the steps listed for each condition to correct the problem. Problems Indicated by Error Codes or Messages Symptom Pr obable Causes and Actions 001 Paper Out • End-of-form (EOF) condition. Action: Load forms or paper in the printer and pr ess Start/ Stop . [...]

119 Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems 005 Cover Open • Top cover is open or not properly closed. Action: Close the top cover pr operly . Ti p : Even if the top cover seems to be closed, ther e may be paper caught between the top cov er and the printer unit. 007 Data Error • Data is not transmitted correctly and the pr[...]

Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems 120 Solving Printer Problems 6xx Machine Chk • Paper Jam Condition Action: T urn off the printer . Remove the jammed paper from the printer . • A Hardware error occurred. Action: T urn off the printer . W ait 30 seconds, then turn the printer on. If the err or still occurs, contact your point of purchase, or [...]

121 Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems Paper Feed Problems Symptom Pr obable Causes and Actions Paper does not feed. Paper is jammed. Paper is torn. • Obstruction in the printer . Ti p : Even if the printer does not detect a paper jam, a piece of paper may remain in the printer , or adhesive tape or glue stuck to the pla[...]

Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems 122 Solving Printer Problems Printing and Print Quality Problems Symptom Pr obable Causes and Actions Printer does not print. • Printer is not in the ready state. (Ready light is off.) Action: Press Star t/Stop . (Ready light comes on.) • Printer cable is disconnected or not connected correctly. Action: T urn[...]

123 Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems Printing is too light or blurred. • Ribbon is worn or dry . Action: Replace the ribbon cartridge. For help, see “Installing the Ribbon Cartri dge” on page 4. • AutoGap is set incorrectly. Action: Adjust AutoGap (see page 42). Ti p : Mark the date of ribbon cartridge replacemen[...]

Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems 124 Solving Printer Problems Alarm and Abnormal Noise Bidirectional alignment is not properly aligned. • AutoGap is set incorrectly. Action: Adjust AutoGap (see page 42). • Setting of the Print Adjust value is not correct. Action: Adjust the value (see “Adjusting Bidirectional Alignment” on page 81). Prin[...]

125 Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems Power Problems Operator Panel Button Problem Symptom Pr obable Causes and Actions Printer is turned on, but the Power light is off. • Power cord is unplugged or not plugged in correctly . Action: Check that the power cord is corr ectly connected at both ends. • No electricity at t[...]

Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems 126 Solving Printer Problems Display Messages Message Description Ready (IBM) The printer is online and r eady to accept data, and IBM PPDS mode is selected. Ready (EPSON) The printer is online and ready to accept data, and Epson emulation mode is selected. 001 Paper Empty/ Add Paper The printer is out of paper o[...]

127 Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems Courier Courier font is selected. Draft (Normal) Normal Draft font is selected in Epson Emulation mode. Draft (Fast) FastDraft font is selected in Epson Emulation mode. XXCPI XX pitch is selecte d. PS Proportional Spacing is selected. Return to TO F Pr ess Start The perforation is at [...]

Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems 128 Solving Printer Problems[...]

Maintaining Your Printer Chapter Chapter 7: Maintaining Y our Printer 129 7 Maintaining Y our Printer This section describes how to clean the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge. Cleaning the Printer Before you clean the printer: 1 T urn the printer Of f. 2 Unplug the power cor d. 3 W ait until the printhead is cool. Cleaning the inside of the [...]

Chapter 7: Maintaining Y our Printer 130 Maintaining Your Printer Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder Rollers 1 Remove all paper from the printer . 2 T urn the Auto Sheet Feeder upside down and place it on a flat surface. 3 Clean the two paper -guide wheels located inside the bottom of the Auto Sheet Feeder using isopr opyl alcohol and a clean cloth. Y [...]

Chapter 7: Maintaining Y our Printer 131 Maintaining Your Printer Removing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 T urn the printer Of f. 2 Remove the top cover . 3 Car efully pull up on the ribbon guide while also pulling up on the ribbon cartridge. The cartridge unlatches fr om the printer . For help installing a ribbon cartridge, see “Installing the Ribbon Ca[...]

Chapter 7: Maintaining Y our Printer 132 Maintaining Your Printer[...]

Notices Appendix Appendix A: Notices 133 Notices A Electronic Emission Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement The Lexmark 4227 Printer has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful i[...]

Appendix A: Notices 134 Notices The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. To assure compliance with FCC regu[...]

135 Appendix A: Notices Notices The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS/G/ 1234/J/100003 for the indirect connections to the public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom. Japanese VCCI Notice Energy Star The EPA ENERGY STAR Computers program is a partnership effort with compu[...]

Appendix A: Notices 136 Notices Safety Information • If your product is NOT marked with this symbol, , it MUST be connected to an electrical outlet that is properly grounded. • The power cord must be connected to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. • Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the [...]

137 Appendix A: Notices Notices Norme di sicurezza • Se il prodotto NON è contrassegnato con questo simbolo DEVE essere collegato lo stesso ad una pr esa elettrica con messa a terra. • Il cavo di alimentazione deve essere collegato ad una pr esa elettrica posta nelle vicinanze del pr odotto e facilmente raggiungibile. • Per la manutenzione o[...]

Appendix A: Notices 138 Notices Veiligheidsvoorschriften • Zorg ervoor dat uw pr odukt is aangesloten op een geaard stopcontact als het produkt NIET is gemarkeer d met det symbool . • Het netsnoer moet wor den aangesloten op een gemakkelijk ber eikbaar stopcontact in de buurt van het pr odukt. • Neem contact op met een pr ofessionele onderhou[...]

139 Appendix A: Notices Notices Säkerhetsanvisningar • Om produkten INTE är märkt med denna symbol MÅSTE den anslutas till ett jordat vägguttag. • Nätkabeln måste anslutas till ett lättåtkomligt vägguttag i närheten av maskinen. • Låt endast utbildad servicepersonal utföra sådan service och sådana reparationer som inte beskrivs[...]

Appendix A: Notices 140 Notices Japanese Safety Information Chinese Safety Information Korean Safety Information[...]

Statement of Limited Warranty Appendix Appendix B: Statement of Limited W arranty 141 Statement of Limited W arranty B Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY Lexmark 4227 Forms Printer This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to this machine if it was originally purchased for your use, and not for resale, from Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized [...]

Appendix B: Statement of Limited W arranty 142 Statement of Limited Warranty The warranty period is 12 months and starts on the date of original purchase as shown on the purchase receipt. If this machine is a feature or accessory, this statement applies only when that feature or accessory is used with the machine for which it was designed. To obtai[...]

143 Appendix B: Statement of Limited W arranty Statement of Limited Warranty Extent of Warranty We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a machine. Warranty service does not include repair of failures caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, operation in other than the Specified Opera[...]

Appendix B: Statement of Limited W arranty 144 Statement of Limited Warranty This limitation of remedies also applies to any developer of materials supplied to Lexmark. Lexmark’s and the developer’s limitations of remedies are not cumulative. Such developer is an intended beneficiary of this limitation. Additional Rights Some states do not allo[...]

Glossary Glossar y 145 Glossar y A A4 paper. Paper size that is 210 x 297 mm (8.27 x 11.7 in.) all-points-addressable (APA). The ability to address and print or not print each picture element on a display surface. application software. Software products such as spreadsheets and word-processing programs designed for use on a personal computer. audib[...]

Glossar y 146 Glossary D data. Information entered into or used by a computer. data bits. The number of data bits sent in each transmission frame using the serial interface. default. A value, parameter, or attribute that the printer uses when none is specified. document-on-demand. Your printer’s capability to automatically move paper from the pri[...]

147 Glossar y Glossary L letter quality. A denser print mode that enhances the quality of print characters. Compare with draft-print. lines per inch (lpi). Number of lines of text printed in a vertical inch. lines per page (LPP) . Unit of measure used with lines per inch t o set form length. load position. The line position of the paper where the f[...]

Glossar y 148 Glossary R RAM. Random access memory. resident font. A font stored in the printer. S sans serif. Letters printed wi thout short lines stemming from the upper and lower ends. serial interface. A type of connection that links a printer to a computer, by which the 8 bits of a character are sent one bit at a time. serif. A short line stem[...]

Index Inde x 149 Inde x A adjusting bidirectional alignment 81 advancing paper 46 aligning left margin 74 application software, installing 23 auto sheet feeder described 85 installing 87 loading paper automatic feed 90 manual feed 94 rollers, cleaning 130 setting left margin 95 Auto Tear-Off One Second 80 Set to Off 80 Set to On 79 AutoGap 42, 48 O[...]

Inde x 150 Index E electronic emissions notices 133 Emulation Options 44 Energy Star 135 envelopes, loading manual feed 59 with continuous forms 65 F features and functions 25 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 133 font, selecting or locking 51 function menus overview 36–37 table 38–45 I installing application software 23 auto sh[...]

151 Inde x Index setting language 21 printer online or offline 46 Top-Of-Form 76 stopping the printer 46 using Tear-Off 47–48 options auto sheet feeder 83, 85 extended paper guides 83 parallel cable 83 printer stand 83 serial cable 83 tractor 2 feeder 83, 96 P paper advancing 46 loading auto sheet feeder 90 tractor 2 feeder 102 sizes 56–58 type[...]

Inde x 152 Index paper 55 pitch 51 serial cable, connecting 12 Set Top of Form 39 setting AutoGap 48 operator panel language 21 printer online or offline 46 Top-Of-Form in a Macro 78 setting macros 52 single sheets, loading 59 software, installing 23 solving problems alarm and abnormal noise 124 clearing paper jams 117 display message list 126 erro[...]

4227 Forms Printer User ’s Guide Part Number 1 1A6030 June 1996 Y ou may use this form to communicate your comments about this publi- cation, with the understanding that Lexmark may use or distribute what- ever information you supply in any way it believes appr opriate without incurring any obligation to you. 1. Did you find the book well or gani[...]

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