Windows Universal Printer Driver Version 2.0 Information

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Benefits of the UPD

Potential benefits of using the universal driver include:

• Standard for nearly all currently marketed printers; however, exceptions include any host-based printers (HBPs) that do not directly support PCL or PostScript languages.
• Bi-directional communication with the printer; i.e., automatic configuration of printer options (trays, output expanders, etc.)
• PCL level 5 emulation support available, if needed
• Larger individual driver file size but smaller overall file size when compared to the installation of multiple printer drivers
• Reduce helpdesk or IT intervention to improve end-user productivity
• Maintains functionality for new printer options or add-on printer attachments that are connected to the printer
• Continued support with Driver Profiler and Script Install via web-downloaded administrator's driver package
• Support for Citrix and cluster server printing
• Flexible print path – supports both Lexmark Enhanced TCP/IP ports, Microsoft Standard TCP/IP ports and the new Travel Print* port
• Reduce or eliminate company or organizational certification requirements
• Simplify network administrator or IT organization's driver dissemination and control
• Job Accounting with capabilities for the purpose of billing client or departments
• Expanded language support for Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, and Swedish geographies

* Thisprint monitor is located in the "UPD system administrator" driver-download package, and can be installed by choosing the CUSTOM installation path.

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Is this driver for you?

Use product-specific (non-universal) drivers that match your printer model type if the following applies:

• You have a certain model which lacks PCL-XL (PCL 6) Emulation driver.
• You have a new printer that has yet to have a Universal Printer Driver developed for it.
• A non-Lexmark printer or non-supported printer.
• You need a certain advanced driver feature not yet available with the universal printer driver (UPD).

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'Printing Preferences' Features

The tables below provide a summary of supported settings for each driver type. Press Ctrl + F on your keyboard to perform a search to locate a setting.

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Printing Preference tabs

1. Layout



2. Paper/Finishing



3. Quality



4. Watermark



5. Overlay (PCL)



6. Print and Hold



7. Other Options

1. Layout tab

Features under "Layout" tab	PCL XL	PS
Collation
Reverse page order (Formerly "Last Page First")
Orientation
Rotate 180
Print on both sides* (Duplex)
Page Layout:
Multiple pages per side (N-Up)
Booklet
Poster
Mirror
Print & Load Custom and Eco Settings

* Requires duplex option installed under Properties/InstallOptions and a capable printer.

2. Paper/Finishing tab

'Driver' Feature	PCL XL	PS
Paper size
Resize options: None, Fit to paper size, Mirror	,	, ,
Paper type
Paper source/tray
Under Finishing
Output bin selection
Staple (Front, Back, Dual, Dual Double)	*
Offset (On, Off)	*
Hole punch (optional 2 hole punch)	*
Fold (PostScript driver only)	*
More Input Options: Front or Back cover source selection First and last page source selection

*Requires Finisher option installed under Printer Properties > Install Options (Configuration); NOTE: Some Finishers are not capable of alternate staple and hole punch positions. Also, Fold and Booklet fold require installation of the booklet finisher option.

3. Quality tab

Feature	PCL XL	PS
Custom (default) or presets for Text, Text/Photo, Photo
600 dpi n models
1200 IQ
2400 IQ
4800 CQ
Enhance fine lines: Use printer setting, On, Off
Edit Color Correction
Edit Color Balance
Edit Color Matching
Toner darkness (adjustable)
Print text as black
Print in Black & White	**
ColorSaver	**
RGB (Color) Correction: Brightness, Contrast, Saturation	**
Pixel Boost (monochrome feature)
Gray correction (monochrome printers)
Make negatives
Smooth images

** Requires Color Printing installed under Printer Properties > Install Options (Configuration)

4. Watermark tab

Feature	PCL XL	PS
Use same watermarks on all pages.
Use different watermarks on the first page.
Use different watermarks on odd/even pages.
Edit Watermarks.

5. Overlay tab

Feature	PCL XL	PS
Use same overlay on all pages.
Use different overlay on the first page.
Use different overlay on odd/even pages.
Overlay placement.

6. Print and Hold

Feature	PCL XL	PS
Use logged-in user name.
Keep duplicate documents.
Confidential Print (PIN).
Verify Print.
Reserve Print.
Repeat Print.

7. Other Options

Feature	PCL XL	PS
TrueType Fonts as:
Bitmaps each character
Automatically select
Bitmaps full image
Outlines*
Adobe Type 1 Fonts*
Adobe Type 42 Fonts
Account Tracking
Metafile spooling (Auto, Off, On)

* Default Factory Setting

Additional PostScript options under Other Options

Feature

Optimize output format:

Speed

Portability

Encapsulated PS

Archive

Language Level: 1,2,3

Print error information

Generate PostScript in driver (Disable PostScript Passthrough)

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'Printer Properties' (Properties) Features

Press Ctrl + F on your keyboard to perform a search to locate a setting.

The UPD's Printer Properties consist of the following tabs:

1. General



2. Sharing



3. Ports



4. Advanced



5. Color Management



6. Security



7. Configuration



8. PostScript



9. Fax



10. About

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' indicates the driver supports this feature or setting.

1. General

Feature	PCL XL	PS
Location entry
Comment entry
Model, Features, Paper Available messaging
Quick-link to Preferences
Print Test Page

2. Sharing

Feature	PCL XL	PS
Share this printer.
Render print jobs on client printers.
List in the directory.
Additional Drivers...

3. Ports

Feature	PCL XL	PS
Port Selection
Add Port...
Detect Port
Configure Port
Enable bidirectional support
Enable printer spooling

4. Advanced

Feature	PCL XL	PS
Always available
Driver/New Driver...
Spool print documents so program finishes printing faster
Start printing after last page is spooled
Start printing immediately
Print directly to printer
Hold mismatched documents
Print spooled documents first
Keep printed documents
Enable advanced printing features
Printing Defaults... Preferences
Print Processor
Separator Page

5. Color Management

Both PCL XL and PS drivers have this tab.

6. Security

Both PCL XL and PS divers have this tab.

7. Configuration (Options)

Feature	PCL XL	PS
Update Configuration from Printer: Enabled or Disabled
Update Configuration "On Properties Open"
Update Configuration "On port change"
Update Now – Ask Printer to query printer for peripherals installed
Set Printer Model...(Automatic or Manual)
Installed/Configuration Options list
Language
Form to Tray Assignment configuration
Page Protection
Show all system forms
Collation performance: Printer or host based

8. Postscript (PostScript UPD only)

• Output Protocol: Tagged Binary or ASCII-85
• Advanced Options: Send Ctrl-D at start or end of job

9. Fax (PostScript UPD only)

Available to MFPs with PostScript driver only; the Fax or Fax Only configuration will have to be selected in order for this tab to appear.

Entry for the following fax configuration settings:

• Group faxes
• Phonebook
• Dialing prefix
• Import fax contacts via CSV file or Windows Address Book .WAB file
• Edit, remove, or add individual contacts

10. About

Driver versions, for example: Lexmark Universal v2 PS3, 2.2.1.0, Copyright 1997-2011 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Still Need Help?

If you require additional assistance, please see Contact information.
NOTE: When calling for support, you will need your printer model/machine type and serial number (SN).

Please be near the products described in this article to expedite the support process and reduce call-back situations.

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