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Printer Drivers Page MarkVision and Network Utilities Printer Bi-directional Communication Support for 9.x, and NT 4.0 Search Lexmark Tech Library (not automated! real search engine!) Internal Network Adapters (INAs)
25 MHz AMD® 29030 32-bit RISC processor The only two differences between the Optra R and the R+ is that the R+ (as you noted) will print out at 16ppm whereas the R will do 12ppm. The other difference is that the R+ offers collating of multiple page print jobs on board the printer (not thru the software on the p.c which is common now). The benefit is that it allows the user to regain control of the p.c. more quickly. The toner cartridge is the same for all the Optra's (monochrome)and you can buy it in either 7,000 pages or 14,000 pages (which is more economical). The add-on's (duplexing, 500 sheet 2nd drawers, flash memory ...)will fit the whole family of Optra machines range. The only exception is the dual paper feeder off the back of the machine and that is designed for the Plus models. The Optra Plus is the same engine and controller as the Optra, but with a different P-SIMM. The Optra can be upgraded to a Plus by replacing the P-SIMM in a kit from Lexmark. expandable to 64MB (4,8,16 and 32MB) using 72 pin 70ns SIMMs, FPM and
EDO supported.
Flash Memory Option Flash memory is useful for storing information like downloaded fonts and macros. Information stored in flash memory is retained when the printer is turned off and can be quickly retrieved by the printer. Flash Memory Options with 1, 2, or 4MB of flash memory. Use the Toolkit utility shipped with your printer to download fonts, symbol sets, or macros to flash memory. Refer to the Technical Reference for more details about using your Flash Memory Option. ROM Simms (in socket that runs up/down on front of the mainboard)
Regular memory (in sockets that run side/side on top of the mainboard):
Internal Network Adapters (INAs) or Internal Option Port (IOP) Russ Blakeman (personal Lexmark support for the Ardent Tool!) wrote: According to my Optra service manual for the LX and R series the INAs are: 1381050 - localtalk
1402217 - Token Ring 16/4 
1402218 - 10baseT ethernet only 
1402219 - 10base2 ethernet only (Thanks, Rick!) 1446702 - Combined ethernet 10base2/T 13A0294 - SCS (BNC or twinax, no cable adapter) 13A0295 - IPDS (BNC or twinax, no adapter) 
The parallel/serial cable port is the funky "beam" type used on the
Server 500 backplane for the DASD Status cable header.
13A0296, 0297, 0298 SCS or IPDS adapters for DB9 to twinax, BNC or DB9 setup. BTW, the rear envelope feeder that fits the 4039's in yukky green/olive
are
The envelope feeder will have a picture of an envelope on the feeder.
Once you get a 10baseT card get the MarkVision software, setup
a network address, and then let the software auto-detect the options in
the printer. Less crap to deal with and you can tell hpw the print server
is responding with the printer.
Toner Cartridges There are two toner cartridges for the Optra series. P/N 1382100 is a 7000 page cartridge (at 5% coverage). P/N 1382150 is a 14000 page cartridge (at 5% coverage). This single unit contains the drum and toner supply. No other items are required. (Ed. I have seen a Lexmark box with PN 1382650, listing the Rx/+, Lx/+ etc. Replaces Part numbers 1380950 and 1382150. These cartriges are/were 1380950's which are taken back by Lexmark and totally reconditioned/remanufactured) These cartridges work with the Lexmark Optra R+, Optra Rn+, Optra Rt+, Optra Lx+, Optra Lxi+, Optra Lxn+, 4039 10plus, 3112 and 3116 printers. The R+ comes standard with collating on board so if you are printing
multiple copies of a duplexed report the Optra can handle it. Operating
cost; if you use the 7,000 page toner cartridge the cost per page
is about .03 cents. If you use the 14,000 page toner cartridge the
cost per page goes down to about .02 cents (that includes paper0
you need not worry about additional parts that need to be replaced
because when the toner
Duplex Unit You MUST have both the duplex unit (part # 1408904) and the tray, or it WON'T work! Duplex Feed Unit P/N 1408904
The duplexor is very easy to remove/reinstall. The printer
software does
Envelope Feeder All you do is remove the rear manual tray and slip this in it's place, then plug the little cable into the Env/AUX connector and the driver should auto-magically recognize it. If not cycle the power and it should then. Win95 Drivers Gary R. Webster wrote: Windows 95 does not support 32-bit printer drivers. Lexmark does, however, have two packages on our bulletin board, ftp site, and web site which contain 16-bit PostScript printer driver files, written specifically for Windows 95. The package names are MPWN95AE.EXE and MPLX952E.EXE. These packages are different from the previous 16-bit packages that worked in Windows 3.1x. MPWN95AE.EXE contains the .SPD files for use with Microsoft's PostScript driver (PSCRIPT.DRV) which ships with the operating system. There is also a readme.1st file which describes how to install the printer driver for your printer. MPLX952E.EXE contains Lexmark's custom PostScript Level 2 printer driver
(LEXPS). This package will contain all of the files necessary to install
that driver. There is a file in the package called readme.1st which
contains a list of all of the files that will be installed for this driver.
This file also contains information on how to install.
Hard Drive Option 
up to (and not including) 1 GB: Optra, Optra Plus (firmware level up through 52.29), 3. I noticed that to install a harddisk, it requires a specially designed mounting unit so that it can hang on the three plastic pins. How can I get around this instead of buying harddisk from Lexmark (a whopping $700 for 100MB!) Optra Printer Using a 4039 Cartridge Beginning with engine code level 43.74, 4039 cartridges will now print in Optra machines. *The 4039 cartridge is generally not recommended for use in Optra, especially not for 1200 dpi applications. For heavy graphicsuse, continue to use the Optra toner cartridge for the best print quality. *The 4039 cartridge may be used for some special applications, such as label or cardstock printing. Also, it is important to use the 4039 fuser wiper that comes packaged with the 4039 cartridge. *Machines that have earlier code levels may have the new code flashed to upgrade them. Use a 4039 print cartridge (part number 1380850 or 1380950) in Optra and Optra plus laser printers that are dedicated to printing labels. Machine engine code level 43.74 or higher is required to use the 4039 cartridges in your Optra and Optra plus printer. Print the menus page from the Tests Menu to determine the level of engine code installed in your printer. Calibration
Howard C. Cochran
Paper Does Not Pick Up from Tray If you are experiencing the problem that the paper does not pick up from the paper tray, you probably need to replace the rubber band-like part that grabs the paper. You can fix it yourself. Just order part 69G5480 for the built-in paper tray, or part 1039540 for the optional extra tray. You will get extra parts with the 69G part, but that's the only way to order it. Transparencies
Lexmark has a new transparency that is exclusively for Optra 4049
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