How to Remove the Lexmark MarkVision Monitor

 Last reviewed: February 4, 1998
Article ID: Q155516
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, and 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, and 4.0

IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry. Before you edit the registry, make sure you understand how to restore it if a problem occurs. For information about how to do this, view the "Restoring Registry Key" Help topic in Regedt32.exe.

SUMMARY

Lexmark MarkVision is a Windows program that provides printer configuration and status information. MarkVision also gives you control over your Lexmark laser printers by using the bidirectional communication capability of the printer. MarkVision works with printers connected to your workstation through TCP/IP and Data Link Control (DLC), and with printers in the Microsoft Network.

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Occasionally it may be necessary to remove or re-install the MarkVisionMonitor. Steps to remove the MarkVision monitor follow:

DLC Monitor

  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Control Panel and then double-click Services.

  2. Click Spooler, click Stop, and then click Close.

  3. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).

  4. Delete the following keys:

    \\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print 

        \Monitors\Lexmark DLC Network Port -
    \\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Lexmark\Print Monitor Utility - \\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Lexmark\Network Printer Utility5. Exit Registry Editor.

  5. Delete the following files: Lexmon.dll Lexlang.dll Lexmon.hlp Interact.exe Interact.dll Interact.hlp Lexcfg.cpl Lexcfg.hlp

  6. Shut down and restart your computer.

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys and Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe) or the "Add and Delete Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics in Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you edit it.

  1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Add/Remove Programs.

  2. Click MarkVision and then click Add/Remove.

  3. In control Panel, double-click Services.

  4. Click Spooler, click Stop, and then click Close.

  5. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).

  6. Delete the following keys:
  • \\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print 

        \Monitors\Lexmark TCP/IP Network Port -
    \\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Lexmark\MarkVision

    NOTE: The above registry key is one path; it has been wrapped for readability.

    1. Delete the following files: Lexlmpm.dll Lexbcelm.dll Lexstart.exe Lexbce.dll Lexip32.dll Lexll32.dll Lexnetui.dll Lexnetui.hlp Mvuninst.exe

    2. Shut down and restart your computer.

    MarkVision is manufactured by Lexmark, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

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    Last reviewed: February 4, 1998
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