Lexmark M1242 manual

Lexmark M1242
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PDF manual
 · 140 pages
English
manualLexmark M1242
loading envelopes
in the multipurpose feeder 16
loading trays 14
locating paper jams 75
locating the security slot 53
M
memory card
installing 119
menu
802.1x 48
About this Printer 30
Config Menu 28
Device 51
Ethernet 43
Google Cloud Print 50
HTML 36
HTTP/FTP Settings 49
Image 37
Information Sent to Lexmark 27
IPSec 47
Job Accounting 33
Layout 30
LPD Configuration 48
Media Types 39
Menu Settings Page 51
Network 52
Network Overview 40
Notifications
25
Out of Service Erase 30
PCL 35
PDF 34
PostScript 34
Power Management 26
Preferences 23
Print 52
Quality 32
Remote Operator Panel 24
Restore Factory Defaults 27
Setup 31
SNMP 46
TCP/IP 44
ThinPrint 50
Tray
Configuration
38
Troubleshooting 52
Universal Setup 39
USB 49
WiFi Direct 51
XPS 34
menu map 23
Menu Settings Page
printing 52
menus
Wireless 40
mobile device
printing from 21, 22
Mopria Print Service
using 21
mottled print 100
moving the printer 9, 70
multipurpose feeder
loading 16
N
noise emission levels 127
NonLexmark supply 86
nonvolatile memory 54
erasing 53
notices 127, 128, 129, 130, 131,
132, 133
O
optional card
installing 121
ordering
imaging unit 59
toner cartridge 58
P
paper jam in door A 76
paper jam in the duplex unit 81
paper jam in the multipurpose
feeder 82
paper jam in the rear door 79
paper jam in trays 82
paper jam, clearing
in the duplex unit 81
in the multipurpose feeder 82
in the rear door 79
trays 82
paper jams
avoiding 74
paper jams, clearing
in the standard bin 80
personal identification number
method 55
pick roller assembly
replacing 66
pick tires
replacing 64
power button light
understanding the status 13
power cord socket 11
power saver modes
setting 71
print driver
hardware options, adding 124
print jobs not printed 114
Print Quality Test Pages 52
print quality troubleshooting
blank or white pages 90
crooked or skewed print 103
dark print 91
fine lines are not printed
correctly 93
folded or wrinkled paper 94
gray background on prints 95
horizontal light bands 97
light print 98
mottled print and dots 100
paper curl 101
repeating defects 103
solid black pages 104
text or images cut o 106
toner easily rubs o 107
vertical dark bands 108
vertical dark lines or streaks 110
vertical dark streaks with print
missing 111
vertical light bands 112
vertical white lines 112
print troubleshooting
collated printing does not
work 87
envelope seals when
printing 87
incorrect margins 97
jammed pages are not
reprinted 89
job prints from the wrong
tray 116
job prints on the wrong
paper 116
paper frequently jams 89
print jobs do not print 114
slow printing 113
tray linking does not work 88
printer
minimum clearances 9
selecting a location 9
shipping 71
printer configurations 11
printer display
adjusting the brightness 72
printer hard disk memory 54
Index 138

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Lexmark M1242 specifications

Below you will find the product specifications and the manual specifications of the Lexmark M1242.

General
BrandLexmark
ModelM1242 | 36S0251
Productprinter
EAN0734646659802
LanguageEnglish
FiletypeUser manual (PDF)
Design
Built-in displayYes
DisplayOLED
Product colorGrey, White
Color displayNo
Market positioningHome & office
TouchscreenNo
CertificationBlue Angel RAL-UZ-171, ICES-003 Class B, BSMI Class B, VCCI Class B, US FDA, UL 60950-1, FCC Class B, cUL CAN/CSA-C22.2 60950-1, NOM, CB EN/IEC 60950-1, CB EN/IEC 60825-1, CE DoC (EN 62301 Class B, EN 62311, CE EN/IEC 60950-1, CE EN/IEC 60825-1, EN 61000-3, EN 55022 Class B, EuP, EN 55024, UL), EFTA (CE), KCC, CCC, CECP, CEL, C-tick DoC, UL-AR, KC mark, UL GS mark, EC 1275, MET-I, ISO 532B, ECMA-370, TED, GOST-R, SII, TER
Display number of lines- lines
Printing
ColorNo
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)40 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)6.25 s
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI
Duplex printingYes
Print technologyLaser
Duplex printing modeAuto
Performance
Internal memory512 MB
Maximum internal memory512 MB
Built-in processorYes
Processor frequency1000 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)55 dB
Features
Maximum duty cycle100000 pages per month
Printing colorsBlack
Page description languages-
Maximum cartridge yield (black)21000 pages
Average cartridge yield (black)3000 pages
Number of print cartridges1
Recommended duty cycle1000 - 10000 pages per month
Input & output capacity
Total input capacity300 sheets
Maximum input capacity900 sheets
Total output capacity150 sheets
Maximum output capacity150 sheets
Paper handling
Paper tray media typesCard stock, Envelopes, Plain paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6
Non-ISO print media sizesExecutive (184 x 267mm), Folio (media size), Legal (media size), Letter (media size), Oficio (media size), Statement (140 x 216mm), Universal
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5
Envelopes sizes7 3/4, 9,10
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4
Paper tray media weight (imperial)16 - 32 lbs
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight (imperial)16 - 58 lbs
Network
Ethernet LANYes
Wi-FiNo
Network readyYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Mobile printing technologies-
Management protocolsHTTP, HTTPs (SSL/TLS), SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, SNMPv3, WINS, IGMP, APIPA, DHCP, ICMP, DNS DDNS mDNS ARP NTP Telnet Finger
Security algorithmsIPSec, LEAP, MD5, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, TTLS
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 2.0
USB connectorUSB Type-B
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)16 - 32 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)8 - 80 %
Operating altitude0 - 5000 m
Weight & dimensions
Height260 mm
Width399 mm
Depth374 mm
Weight14000 g
Packaging content
ManualYes
Power
Power consumption (printing)- W
System requirements
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Linux operating systems supportedDebian 7.0, Debian 8.0, Fedora 23, Fedora 24, Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 6.0, Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 7.0, SuSE Linux 10, SuSE Linux 12.0, Ubuntu 16.04
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the weight of the Lexmark M1242?

The Lexmark M1242 has a weight of 14000 g.

What is the best way to remove jammed paper from my printer?

It is best to gently pull the paper out of the printer. Turn the printer off, and make sure that the printhead is not hanging over the paper and that no paper remains in the printer.

How come my printer does not accept original cartridges?

Non-genuine cartridges may not be recognised by the printer. In that case you will receive a message that the cartridge is empty. The manual of the purchased cartridge usually contains the solution, if this does not work, it is advisable to contact the seller.

How come my prints are of poor quality?

There can be various reasons for poor print quality. Check if the cartridges or toners are full. If so, inkjet printers often require cleaning the printer, the cartridges have dried out, or the print head is broken. With laser printers, calibrating the laser printer is recommended.

What is the difference between a laser printer and an inkjet printer?

A laser printer prints with a toner and an inkjet printer prints with ink.

How come my inkjet printer has black stripes?

In most cases, the inkjet printer cartridge is broken and the cartridge needs to be replaced.

What does DPI stand for?

DPI stands for Dots Per Inch and is the number of ink droplets (per inch) that end up on the paper when printing.

What certifications does the Lexmark M1242 have?

The Lexmark M1242 has the following certifications: Blue Angel RAL-UZ-171, ICES-003 Class B, BSMI Class B, VCCI Class B, US FDA, UL 60950-1, FCC Class B, cUL CAN/CSA-C22.2 60950-1, NOM, CB EN/IEC 60950-1, CB EN/IEC 60825-1, CE DoC (EN 62301 Class B, EN 62311, CE EN/IEC 60950-1, CE EN/IEC 60825-1, EN 61000-3, EN 55022 Class B, EuP, EN 55024, UL), EFTA (CE), KCC, CCC, CECP, CEL, C-tick DoC, UL-AR, KC mark, UL GS mark, EC 1275, MET-I, ISO 532B, ECMA-370, TED, GOST-R, SII, TER.

How many cartridges can be placed in the Lexmark M1242?

1 cartridges can be placed in the Lexmark M1242.

What is the height of the Lexmark M1242?

The Lexmark M1242 has a height of 260 mm.

What is the width of the Lexmark M1242?

The Lexmark M1242 has a width of 399 mm.

What is the depth of the Lexmark M1242?

The Lexmark M1242 has a depth of 374 mm.

Is the manual of the Lexmark M1242 available in English?

Yes, the manual of the Lexmark M1242 is available in English .

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