Lexmark 4227 - Manuals

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Getti n g Started Chapter Chapter 1: Getting Started 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 are missing or damaged, contact your point of purchase.If you need to purchase a parallel printer cabl...

Chapter 1: Getting Started 2 Getti n g Started 2 Place the printer so that the front 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 ...

Chapter 1: Getting Started 4 Getti n g 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.

9 Chapter 1: Getting Started Getti n g 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 properly grounded electrical outlet.

Chapter 1: Getting Started 10 Getti n g 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 Turn off the...

Chapter 1: Getting Started 12 Getti n g Started Connecting the Serial Cable 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Turn off the power on your computer. 3 Connect the serial cable and adapter. The cable and adapter are not supplied with your printer. We recommend either one of Lexmark’s null modem RS 232 (DB 25 F...

Chapter 1: Getting Started 14 Getti n g Started Changing the Serial Settings 1 Turn the printer On. 2 Press Menu to enter the function menu. 3 Press Item ↓ until Interface Opt. appears on the display. 4 Press Next → and the default interface setting appears. 5 To change the default, press Next → and...

15 Chapter 1: Getting Started Getti n g Started d Press Store to save the setting. An asterisk (*) appears next to the setting you selected. e Repeat steps a through d for each serial setting. 8 Press Quit to exit the function menu. Verifying Serial Interface Settings 1 On the operator panel, press ...

Chapter 1: Getting Started 16 Getti n g 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 Turn the printer On. 2 Move the ...

19 Chapter 1: Getting Started Getti n g 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 a...

Chapter 1: Getting Started 20 Getti n g Started 9 Press Item ↓ until Print Demo is displayed. 10 Press Start to start print demo. One demo page prints. 11 Press Quit to exit the function menu. PitchItem Menu/Quit Tear OffStore Font Item Micro Next Micro Prev. Start/Stop LoadUnload LineFeed FormFeed ...

Chapter 1: Getting Started 22 Getti n g Started 4 Press Next . 5 Press Item ↓ or Item ↑ until Menu Language appears on the display. 6 Press Next . 7 Press Item ↓ or Item ↑ until the desired language appears on the display. Note: The message displayed appears in English until the selected language is...

23 Chapter 1: Getting Started Getti n g 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 pro...

Chapter 1: Getting Started 24 Getti n g Started Epson Emulation Mode If your printer is configured for Epson mode, select the EpsonFX-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...

Features and Functions Chapter Chapter 2: Features 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 d...

27 Chapter 2: Features 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 door Manual feed of cut forms. Operator panel Indicates printer status and make...

29 Chapter 2: Features 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. Tear-Off bar Allows you to tear off continuous forms. Tractor connector Su...

Chapter 2: Features 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...

Using the Operator Panel Chapter Chapter 3: Using the Operator Panel 31 Using the Operator Panel 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...

Chapter 3: Using the Operator Panel 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 pr...

Chapter 3: Using the Operator Panel 34 Using the Operator Panel Lights Light When you see this light... Power (Green) The printer power is on. Ready (Green) The printer is online and ready to print.The following conditions cause the Ready light to turn off: • Pressing Start/Stop • Detecting an end-o...

35 Chapter 3: Using the Operator Panel 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 ...

Chapter 3: Using the Operator Panel 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 ...

Chapter 3: Using the Operator Panel 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 pr...

Chapter 3: Using the Operator Panel 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. • Offline, press Start/Stop; the ...

47 Chapter 3: Using the Operator Panel 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...

Chapter 3: Using the Operator Panel 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 inf...

49 Chapter 3: Using the Operator Panel 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 AutoGap, press: 1 Menu. 2 Item ↓ until AutoGap appears. 3 Next → . 4 Item ↓ or Item ↑...

Chapter 3: Using the Operator Panel 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 whil...

51 Chapter 3: Using the Operator Panel 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 ...

Chapter 3: Using the Operator Panel 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 = ...

53 Chapter 3: Using the Operator Panel 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 Turn the printer Off. 2 Press and hold Micro ↓ and Micro ...

S e lecting and Loading Paper Chapter Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper 55 Selecting and Loading Paper 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

57 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper S e lecting 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/...

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper 58 S e lecting 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 Singl...

59 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper S e lecting 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 pa...

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper 62 S e lecting 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, pr...

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper 64 S e lecting 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 Pape...

65 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper S e lecting 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 Turn the printer On. 3 To clear the paper path, tear off the leading edge of the cont...

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper 70 S e lecting 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 instru...

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper 74 S e lecting 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-Load...

75 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper S e lecting 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 l...

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper 76 S e lecting 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...

77 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper S e lecting and Loading Paper 6 Press Menu. Set Top of Form appears on the display. 7 Press any paper movement key (Micro ↓ , Micro ↑ , or LineFeed ) to move the paper to the position you want. The following illustration shows the printer without the ribbon ...

Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper 78 S e lecting and Loading Paper Setting TOF for Single Sheets and Envelopes TOF can range from minus 2.54 cm (1 in.) to plus 55.88 cm (22 in.) from the top of cut sheet paper. To set and save TOF: 1 Turn the printer On. 2 Make sure continuous forms are parked ...

81 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper S e lecting 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 al...

P rinter Options Chapter Chapter 5: Printer Options 83 Printer Options 5 The following options are available for your printer: Available Options Part Number Auto Sheet Feeder 79F4841 Extended Cut Sheet Paper Guides 1333163 Parallel Cable 1329605 (3.05 m [10 ft.]),1427498 (6.1 m [20 ft.]),or equivale...

87 Chapter 5: Printer Options P rinter 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 front cover. 3 P...

89 Chapter 5: Printer Options P rinter Options 7 Attach the front cover that came with the Auto Sheet Feeder. 8 Turn the printer on. 9 Select Auto Sheet Feed On from the function menu. To turn Auto Sheet Feed on, press: a Menu . b Item ↓ until Paper Hand Opt. appears. c Next → . d Item ↓ until Auto ...

Chapter 5: Printer Options 90 P rinter 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 instruc...

Chapter 5: Printer Options 96 P rinter 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...

97 Chapter 5: Printer Options P rinter 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 insta...

Chapter 5: Printer Options 102 P rinter 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 Fee...

107 Chapter 5: Printer Options P rinter 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 Turn the printer On. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. If continuous forms are...

Chapter 5: Printer Options 110 P rinter 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 a...

111 Chapter 5: Printer Options P rinter 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 selec...

113 Chapter 5: Printer Options P rinter Options Removing the Tractor 2 Feeder To remove the Tractor 2 Feeder and load continuous forms on the normal tractor feeder: 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 If continuous forms are loaded on the Tractor 2 Feeder, remove the continuous forms. 3 Press down on the tabs...

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 is located within the printer, the software program, or an option. After y...

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 y...

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:...

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 Probable Causes and Actions 001 Paper Out • End-of-form (EOF) condition. Action: Load forms or...

121 Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems Paper Feed Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Paper does not feed.Paper is jammed.Paper is torn. • Obstruction in the printer. Tip: Even if the printer does not detect a paper jam, a piece of paper may remain in the printer, ...

Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems 122 Solving Printer Problems Printing and Print Quality Problems Symptom Probable Causes and Actions Printer does not print. • Printer is not in the ready state. (Ready light is off.) Action: Press Start/Stop. (Ready light comes on.) • Printer cable is disconnecte...

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 ...

125 Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems Power Problems Operator Panel Button Problem Symptom Probable 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 correctly co...

Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems 126 Solving Printer Problems Display Messages Message Description Ready (IBM) The printer is online and ready 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 Pap...

Maintaining Your Printer Chapter Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Printer 129 7 Maintaining Your Printer This section describes how to clean the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge. Cleaning the Printer Before you clean the printer: 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Unplug the power cord. 3 Wait until the pr...

Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Printer 131 Maintaining Your Printer Removing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Remove the top cover. 3 Carefully pull up on the ribbon guide while also pulling up on the ribbon cartridge. The cartridge unlatches from the printer. For help installing a ribbon...

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 ...

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 t...

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 Com...

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...

137 Appendix A: Notices Notices Norme di sicurezza • Se il prodotto NON è contrassegnato con questo simbolo DEVE essere collegato lo stesso ad una presa elettrica con messa a terra. • Il cavo di alimentazione deve essere collegato ad una presa elettrica posta nelle vicinanze del prodotto e facilment...

Appendix A: Notices 138 Notices Veiligheidsvoorschriften • Zorg ervoor dat uw produkt is aangesloten op een geaard stopcontact als het produkt NIET is gemarkeerd met det symbool . • Het netsnoer moet worden aangesloten op een gemakkelijk bereikbaar stopcontact in de buurt van het produkt. • Neem con...

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 r...

Appendix A: Notices 140 Notices Japanese Safety Information Chinese Safety Information Korean Safety Information

Statement of Limited Warranty Appendix Appendix B: Statement of Limited Warranty 141 Statement of Limited Warranty 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 f...

Appendix B: Statement of Limited Warranty 142 Statemen t of L imited Warran ty 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 ...

143 Appendix B: Statement of Limited Warranty 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 environ...

Appendix B: Statement of Limited Warranty 144 Statemen t of L imited Warran ty 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 limit...

Glossary Glossary 145 Glossary 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 program...

Index Index 149 Index 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 Secon...

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