Contents Introduction........................................................................................3 What are the Lexmark Universal Print Drivers?...........................................................................................................3 Benefits......................................................................................................................................................................................3 Before you begin......................................
Introduction This document introduces the LexmarkTM Universal Print Driver (UPD), describes its capabilities, and provides an overview of the devices it supports. This edition applies to the Lexmark Universal Print Drivers for Windows, version 1.3. What are the Lexmark Universal Print Drivers? The Lexmark Universal Print Drivers provide users and administrators with a standardized, one-driver solution for their printing needs.
Before you begin Operating system support The Lexmark Universal Print Drivers are available for the following operating systems in 32-bit and 64-bit versions (where available): • • • • • • Windows Server 2008 Windows Vista Windows Server 2003 Windows XP Windows Server 2000 Windows 2000 The Universal Print Drivers are also compatible with the following Citrix implementations in 32-bit and 64-bit versions (where available): • • • • Windows Server 2003 with Citrix Presentation Server 4.
Device PCL emulation PS emulation E3211, E3231 √ √ T420 √ √ T430 √ √ T520, T522 √ √ T620, T622 √ √ T630, T632, T634 √ √ T640, T642, T644 √ √ T650, T652, T654 √ √ W820 √ √ W840 √ √ Optra S 1625 √ Optra S 1855 √ Optra S 2420 √ Optra S 2450, Optra S 2455 √ Mono Multifunction Printers X340n2, X342n2 √ X422 √ √ X642e √ √ X644e, X646e √ √ X646ef √ √ X651de, X652de, X654dte, X656de, X658de √ √ X820e √ √ X830, X832 √ √ X850e, X852e, X854e √ √ C510
Device PCL emulation PS emulation C780, C782, C782 XL √ √ C912 √ √ C920 √ √ C935 √ √ X543, X544 √ √ X762e √ √ X772e √ √ X782e, X782e XL √ √ X912 √ √ X940e, X945e √ √ Color Multifunction Printers 1 The duplex function is not supported. 2 Custom forms, collation, booklet printing, Print and Hold, and most print quality controls are not available.
Supported paper sizes and types Note: To use a paper size that is unlisted, configure a Universal Paper Size. Paper sizes supported by the Universal Printer Driver Paper size Dimensions A3 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in.) A4 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) A5 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in.) A6 105 x 148 mm (4.1 x 5.8 in.) B4 250 x 254 mm (9.8 x 10 in.) B5 182 x 257 mm (7.2 x 10.1 in.) Executive 184 x 267 mm (7.3 x 10.5 in.) Banner 1 216 x 914 mm (10.1 x 36.0 in.) Banner 2 216 x 1219 mm (10.
• • • • • • • • • Labels Letterhead Preprinted Colored paper Envelope Light paper Heavy paper Rough paper Recycled Note: The Universal Printer Driver also supports six user-defined custom paper types. Language support The Lexmark Universal Print Drivers support 19 languages.
Installing the Universal Print Driver Depending on the needs of the individual administrator, the Universal Print Driver may be installed through the Windows Add Printer Wizard or through the System Administrator installaton package available on the Lexmark Web site. Installing the Universal Printer Driver 1 Go to www.lexmark.com. 2 Under Drivers and Downloads, click Driver Finder. 3 Locate your printer. 4 From the drop-down menu, select the appropriate operating system.
Understanding the Universal Print Driver Page Layout options Select To Collate Specify that multiple copies of a document are collated. For example, if a document has five pages and two copies are requested, then the collated output would be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. The non-collated output would be 1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5.
Select To Pages per sheet (N-up) Specify the number of page images to print on one sheet. By default, the printer prints one page image per sheet. To print two page images per sheet, select 2-up, and so on. Print last page first Print the document in sequential order. The feature ensures that the pages of the print job are in the correct order when retrieved from the exit bin. 1 PS emulation compatible only. PCL emulation is not available.
Select To Enhance fine lines Print your document with finer detail. • Use printer settings—The printer driver applies this setting as needed. • On—This setting is used for the print job. • Off—This setting is not used for the print job. Note: Using this option may result in color shifts and artifacts being more easily exposed. Toner darkness Lighten or darken text and images. Conserve toner by choosing a lighter setting.
Select To Overlay* Place a previously stored image, like a letterhead, graphic, or preprinted form, on each page of the printed document. You can add and store overlays on the printer for later use. * PCL emulation only. PostScript emulation is not available. Options Select To Flash memory card Save digital data such as texts, pictures, and formatting. Paper input drawers Increase the printer input capacity.
Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions What are the benefits of using the Universal Print Driver? The main benefit is the amount of time saved in deploying and administering a large fleet of printers. The Universal Print Driver can be used to print to multiple devices, therefore minimizing the number of printer drivers in the network environment.
