Lexmark SNMP MIBs and OID Values Explained (May 2019)

Issue description

SNMP, short for Simple Network Management Protocol, is a set of protocols for managing network devices. SNMP works by sending messages called protocol data units (PDUs) to different parts of a network. SNMP-compliant devices* called "agents" store data about themselves in Management Information Bases (MIBs) and return this data to the SNMP requesters.

* Lexmark printers are SNMP-compliant devices.

MIB versions

Lexmark network laser printers support version 1 of the printer MIB. The Lexmark1.MIB draws off the RFC1759 and printer 3805 V2 standards. For some queries, the Lexmark printer replies “unknown”, which is a valid response according to the RFC.

Examples of MIB implementation

Duplex MIB (OID – Object Identifier):

Using prtMediaPathDescription (OID 1.3.6.1.2.1.43.13.4.1.10) should yield a return value:

• SNMPv2-SMI::mib-2.43.13.4.1.10.1.2 = STRING: "Duplex Paper Path"

If duplex is not recognized, you would only expect to see the return value:

• SNMPv2-SMI::mib-2.43.13.4.1.10.1.1 = STRING: "Primary Paper Path"

Color MIB (OID):

Using prtMarkerSuppliesDescription (OID 1.3.6.1.2.1.43.11.1.1.6) should yield a return value of the printer supplies. A partial list of return values is shown below. Values vary by printer model since different models have different supplies.

• SNMPv2-SMI::mib-2.43.11.1.1.6.1.1 = STRING: "Black Cartridge"
• SNMPv2-SMI::mib-2.43.11.1.1.6.1.2 = STRING: "Cyan Cartridge"
• SNMPv2-SMI::mib-2.43.11.1.1.6.1.3 = STRING: "Fuser"
• SNMPv2-SMI::mib-2.43.11.1.1.6.1.4 = STRING: "Transfer Module"
• SSNMPv2-SMI::mib-2.43.11.1.1.6.1.5 = STRING: "Magenta Cartridge"

Lexmark MIB Documentation and Support Statement

Lexmark provides the MIB information below as a courtesy to network administrators who use SNMP management utilities. Lexmark does not directly support the use of third-party management tools for the administration of our printers and MFPs.

Note:  We provide specific information upon request but only if essential to the implementation of our product.

Download the Lexmark MIB file pack for the following contents:

• Lexmark Private MIB (lexmark1.mib)
• Lexmark Managed Print Services MIB (lexmark-mps-mib.mib)
• Lexmark Root MIB (lexmark-root-mib.mib)
• Lexmark Textual Conventions MIB (lexmark-tc-mib.mib)
• HOST-RESOURCES-MIB.mib
• LEXMARK-SETTINGS.mib
• LEXMARK-SETTINGS-CONTROL.mib
• LEXMARK-SETTINGS-DEFINITION.mib
• Printer-MIB.mib

Note:  The referenced MIB files in this package are for use with later (2011 and above) generation products. However, the lexmark1.mib file is viable for both current and older generation products.