Lexmark M1242 manual

Lexmark M1242
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Cleaning the printer

CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electrical shock when cleaning the exterior of the
printer, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect all cables from the printer before
proceeding.
Notes:

Perform this task after every few months.

Damage to the printer caused by improper handling is not covered by the printer warranty.
1 Turn o the printer, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2 Remove paper from the standard bin and multipurpose feeder.
3 Remove any dust, lint, and pieces of paper around the printer using a soft brush or vacuum.
4 Wipe the outside of the printer with a damp, soft, lintfree cloth.
Notes:
Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the printer.
Make sure that all areas of the printer are dry after cleaning.
5 Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet, and then turn on the printer.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: To avoid the risk of fire or electrical shock, connect the power cord
to an appropriately rated and properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily
accessible.

Ordering parts and supplies

To order parts and supplies in the U.S., contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275 for information about Lexmark
authorized dealers in your area. In other countries or regions, go to
www.lexmark.com or contact the place
where you purchased the printer.
Note: All life estimates for printer supplies assume printing on letter or A4size plain paper.

Checking the status of parts and supplies

From the control panel, navigate to:
> Status/Supplies > > Supplies >

Using genuine Lexmark parts and supplies

Your Lexmark printer is designed to function best with genuine Lexmark parts and supplies. Use of third-party
supplies or parts may aect the performance, reliability, or life of the printer and its imaging components. It can
also aect warranty coverage. Damage caused by the use of third-party parts and supplies is not covered by
the warranty. All life indicators are designed to function with Lexmark parts and supplies, and may deliver
unpredictable results if third-party parts and supplies are used. Imaging component usage beyond the intended
life may damage your Lexmark printer or its associated components.
Maintaining the printer 57

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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

Can't find the answer to your question in the manual? You may find the answer to your question in the FAQs about the Lexmark M1242 below.

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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