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Printer software and utilities
MarkVision printer management software
MarkVision for Windows 95/98/2000, Windows NT 4.0, and Macintosh is shipped with your printer on
the drivers CD.
The MarkVision graphical user interface provides advanced, real-time, centralized management
capabilities for Lexmark printers connected locally or attached directly to a network. Network users and
administrators can also use the following MarkVision features to increase productivity:
• Centralized setup capabilities let you quickly configure and install multiple printers.
– You can configure multiple printers simultaneously from one workstation.
– Automatic network printer discovery and multi-adapter flash update let you set up and
configure Lexmark network printers and change network addresses from one workstation.
Note: You can integrate MarkVision directly into your favorite network management
software.
• Use MarkVision to easily manage and monitor your Lexmark printers.
– Messages on the MarkVision remote operator panel reflect printer real-time status.
– The dynamic printer graphic provides a visual confirmation of installed options.
– A list of installed features shows you printer capabilities.
Note: Management capabilities for multivendor printers are available in some versions of
MarkVision.
• MarkVision provides the tools to make printer-related administrative tasks effortless.
– Monitor network print jobs, change their printing order, and hold or delete specific jobs.
– Use asset management options to maintain printer inventory, assign property tags, track
page counts, and gather job statistics.
– Download and manage resources such as fonts, demo pages, and overlays.
MarkVision Professional
MarkVision Professional is a Web-based printer management utility shipped on the drivers CD that:
• Lets you monitor and manage devices using a Web browser from any PC with intranet access.
• Enables print management over your existing intranet infrastructure using TCP/IP.
• Offers a cross-platform solution for Windows and UNIX users.