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Install drivers for local printing
in each package gives detailed instructions for installing and using
Lexmark printers in UNIX and Linux environments.
All the printer driver packages support local printing using a parallel
connection. The driver package for Sun Solaris supports USB
connections to Sun Ray appliances and Sun workstations.
Visit our Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for a complete list of
supported UNIX and Linux platforms.
Serial connections
With serial printing, data is transferred one bit at a time. Although serial
printing is usually slower than parallel printing, it is the preferred option
when there is a great deal of distance between your printer and
computer, or when a parallel interface is not available.
Before you can print, you must establish communication between your
printer and computer. To do this, you have to 1) set serial parameters
in the printer, 2) install a printer driver on the attached computer, and
3) match the serial settings in the COM port.
Setting parameters
in the printer
1
On the printer operator panel, press Menu until Print Menus
appears on the display, and then press Select.
Note:
For information about
serial menus and messages,
refer to the Publications CD
that shipped with your
printer.
2
Press Menu until you see Serial Standard (or Serial Option X if
you installed a serial interface card), and then press Select.
3
Press Menu until you see the parameter you want to change,
and then press Select.
4
Press Menu until you see the correct setting, and then press
Select.
Note the following restrictions:
– Maximum baud rate supported is 115,200.
– Data Bits must be set to 7 or 8.
– Parity must be set to Even, Odd, or None.
