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Lexmark XM7155

Lexmark XM7155

Unix and Linux Print and Driver primary escalation requirements

Before proceeding, make sure to fill out the Main escalation information requirement.

Gather the primary requirement for Unix and Linux Print and Driver‑related issues.

Requirement and RelevanceHow to Obtain

Provide the UNIX / Linux OS Version and Flavor

Info is used for simulation and analysis.

Type uname -srv at a terminal on the UNIX machine.

How is the printer attached?

Info is used for simulation and analysis.

  • Ethernet
  • Wireless
  • USB
  • Other

What datastream is being used?

Info is used for simulation and analysis.

  • PCL
  • PostScript
  • Other

Driver Type

Info is used for simulation and analysis.

  • OS provided System driver
  • Lexprint driver
  • Lexprt driver
  • Colon files

Driver Version

Info is used for simulation and analysis.

Type lexprint -version or lexprt -version at a terminal on the UNIX machine. See Additional Information.

Print samples showing failure and correct print

Info is used for simulation and analysis.

Note:  Gather for print quality-related issues.

End user provided

Customer's printing environment variables?

Info is used for simulation and analysis.

Type Set>env.list at a terminal on the UNIX machine.

Provide spoolfiles/PRN files/ Original Document File

Info is used for simulation and analysis.

Check Capturing a spool or job file in Linux for instructions.

Menu Settings page

This document contains all the printer settings and running firmware codes.

On the printer, press Menu > Reports > Menu Settings Page.

Additional information

Obtaining the driver version being used in Unix & Linux systems

For pre-compiled archives (.deb & .rpm) or tar files (.tarz.extn.), check the PPD file located (copied after creating a print queue) in /etc/cups/ppd folder. Open the PPD file in text and look for "File version", which will show the driver version of that queue.

Select a topic from the list to view additional requirements specific to your issue.

LEGACY ID: FA890

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