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Chapter 2: Using the Printer Utilities
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Getting Started
Bidirectional Communication
Your printer is capable of intelligent communication with your
computer and the network. Not only can it receive information
from software applications, but it can also send back messages
about the work it’s doing and what it needs to complete the task.
This intelligent bidirectional communication standard, Network
Printing Alliance Protocol (NPAP) 1.0, is part of the printer design.
The utilities and drivers that are shipped with the printer take
advantage of this advanced communication capability.
MarkVision
The MarkVision graphical user interface provides ongoing status
for Lexmark printers connected locally or attached directly to the
network by way of an optional network adapter. The status
reported includes all messages appearing on the operator panel
display if you are administrating the remote operator panel, as
well as information about options installed on the printer and
printer default settings. Workgroup administrators or key
operators can monitor only those printers they are responsible for
by using a helpful list of print queues that can be listed through
MarkVision.
When minimized on your screen, the MarkVision icon flashes to let
you know there is a problem with a printer. You can maximize the
window to see a graphic of the printer and detailed information
about the problem.
MarkVision can save you a lot of time setting up a network of
Lexmark printers. The Quick Setup function lets you create a
printer configuration file at your workstation, save the printer
settings in the file, and then send the settings to other printers on
the network.