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All other countries. All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 Forms Printer 2500 Series User's Guide July 2007 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc.
All other countries. All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 Forms Printer 2500 Series User's Guide July 2007 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc.
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... Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode...16 Using the control panel 17 Understanding the control panel buttons...17 Understanding the control panel lights...19 Setting the printer online or offline...20 Advancing paper...20 Using the Load/Unload function...20 Locking and unlocking the control panel...20 Selecting a Tractor mode...... and locking a font...21 Disabling Font Lock...21 Selecting and locking a pitch...22 Disabling Pitch Lock...22 Loading paper 23 Setting the forms thickness lever...23 Paper paths...25 Using the Tear Off function...25 Loading continuous paper...26 Loading continuous...
... Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode...16 Using the control panel 17 Understanding the control panel buttons...17 Understanding the control panel lights...19 Setting the printer online or offline...20 Advancing paper...20 Using the Load/Unload function...20 Locking and unlocking the control panel...20 Selecting a Tractor mode...... and locking a font...21 Disabling Font Lock...21 Selecting and locking a pitch...22 Disabling Pitch Lock...22 Loading paper 23 Setting the forms thickness lever...23 Paper paths...25 Using the Tear Off function...25 Loading continuous paper...26 Loading continuous...
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...)...49 Setup Mode - Main menu...50 Main menu options...50 Forms Macro options...51 Data options ...52 Control options...54 Emulation options ...55 Interface options...56 Maintaining the printer 57 Ordering supplies...57 Removing the ribbon cartridge...57 Cleaning the printer...57 Recycling Lexmark products...58 Administrative support 59 Restoring the factory default settings...
...)...49 Setup Mode - Main menu...50 Main menu options...50 Forms Macro options...51 Data options ...52 Control options...54 Emulation options ...55 Interface options...56 Maintaining the printer 57 Ordering supplies...57 Removing the ribbon cartridge...57 Cleaning the printer...57 Recycling Lexmark products...58 Administrative support 59 Restoring the factory default settings...
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...printing ...68 Incorrect line length; lines do not start at the left margin 68 Printer speed slows ...68 Incorrect characters print, left margin changes, or printing stops 69 Printing continues beyond the edges of the continuous forms 69 Selected font or pitch is not printing or is changing ...69 Solving paper ...feed problems...69 Paper is jammed in the printer ...69 Paper is jammed in the Auto Sheet Feeder...70 Paper fed in ...
...printing ...68 Incorrect line length; lines do not start at the left margin 68 Printer speed slows ...68 Incorrect characters print, left margin changes, or printing stops 69 Printing continues beyond the edges of the continuous forms 69 Selected font or pitch is not printing or is changing ...69 Solving paper ...feed problems...69 Paper is jammed in the printer ...69 Paper is jammed in the Auto Sheet Feeder...70 Paper fed in ...
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Printer front view 1 2 A 3 8 7 6 5 4 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 Control panel Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. Learning about the printer 8 and wide-carriage models. and 24-wire narrow-
Printer front view 1 2 A 3 8 7 6 5 4 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 Control panel Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. Learning about the printer 8 and wide-carriage models. and 24-wire narrow-
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...interface knockout 8 Parallel connector 9 USB connector 10 Optional Tractor 2 connector knockout 11 Power cord connector Applying control panel overlays The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500 Series printers have control panel overlays available in the language of your choice: 1 Peel the backing off of the layer 1 label, and ...4 Ribbon access cover latch 5 Recessed network button 6 Network connector Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is an overlay label for layer 1 of the control panel and a different overlay label for layer 2 of the control panel. 4...
...interface knockout 8 Parallel connector 9 USB connector 10 Optional Tractor 2 connector knockout 11 Power cord connector Applying control panel overlays The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500 Series printers have control panel overlays available in the language of your choice: 1 Peel the backing off of the layer 1 label, and ...4 Ribbon access cover latch 5 Recessed network button 6 Network connector Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is an overlay label for layer 1 of the control panel and a different overlay label for layer 2 of the control panel. 4...
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...• Prestige • Presentor • Orator • Script Print styles Note: This feature is available through printer commands. Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Multi-speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per inch (cpi) • ... up to 360 x 360 dpi Note: This feature supports existing square inch (dpi) graphics programs. Multiple-part forms Prints original plus five copies (six-part Prints original plus three copies forms) (four-part forms) Learning about the printer 10
...• Prestige • Presentor • Orator • Script Print styles Note: This feature is available through printer commands. Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Multi-speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per inch (cpi) • ... up to 360 x 360 dpi Note: This feature supports existing square inch (dpi) graphics programs. Multiple-part forms Prints original plus five copies (six-part Prints original plus three copies forms) (four-part forms) Learning about the printer 10
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... Load/Unload buttons only, thus limiting the potential that untrained operators may accidentally change forms settings Contains the inked fabric ribbon • Power-on Self Test • Printer test page-Determines whether your machine has print problems • Demonstration Print Prints tables...Push tractor • Pull tractor Limits control panel functions to various country languages Learning about the printer 11 Loads and unloads continuous form paper (tractor fed) The printer has the capability of storing four unique document formats to enhance flexibility when using different styles ...
... Load/Unload buttons only, thus limiting the potential that untrained operators may accidentally change forms settings Contains the inked fabric ribbon • Power-on Self Test • Printer test page-Determines whether your machine has print problems • Demonstration Print Prints tables...Push tractor • Pull tractor Limits control panel functions to various country languages Learning about the printer 11 Loads and unloads continuous form paper (tractor fed) The printer has the capability of storing four unique document formats to enhance flexibility when using different styles ...
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... Printing a demonstration page The following steps explain how to load a single sheet of the printer. 6 Adjust the right paper guide to position 1. 2 Turn the printer on solid. 3 Open the manual feeder, and then move the paper select lever to the position. 4 Move the left paper guide to the right... until it stops. 5 Insert a single sheet of paper into the front of paper so you can print a demonstration page. 1 Set the forms thickness lever to...
... Printing a demonstration page The following steps explain how to load a single sheet of the printer. 6 Adjust the right paper guide to position 1. 2 Turn the printer on solid. 3 Open the manual feeder, and then move the paper select lever to the position. 4 Move the left paper guide to the right... until it stops. 5 Insert a single sheet of paper into the front of paper so you can print a demonstration page. 1 Set the forms thickness lever to...
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... or DOS Windows When printing from a Windows application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Learning about the printer 14 The network setup page prints. 7 Continue to push the paper into the printer until all the control panel lights blink. 10 Release the Font button...
... or DOS Windows When printing from a Windows application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Learning about the printer 14 The network setup page prints. 7 Continue to push the paper into the printer until all the control panel lights blink. 10 Release the Font button...
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For Lexmark Forms Printer 2580/2581 users: 1 Forms Printer 2580/2581 2 Forms Printer 2480/2481 plus 3 Forms Printer 2380/2381 plus 4 2380 plus/2381 plus 5 2380/2381 IBM Personal Printer SeriesTM II 6 4201/4202 IBM ProprinterTM III 7 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter II 8 IBM ExecJetTM Printer Model 4072 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2590/2591 users: 1 Forms Printer 2590/2591 2 Forms Printer 2490/2491 3 Forms Printer 2390 plus/2391 plus 4 2390 plus/2391 plus 5 2390...
For Lexmark Forms Printer 2580/2581 users: 1 Forms Printer 2580/2581 2 Forms Printer 2480/2481 plus 3 Forms Printer 2380/2381 plus 4 2380 plus/2381 plus 5 2380/2381 IBM Personal Printer SeriesTM II 6 4201/4202 IBM ProprinterTM III 7 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter II 8 IBM ExecJetTM Printer Model 4072 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2590/2591 users: 1 Forms Printer 2590/2591 2 Forms Printer 2490/2491 3 Forms Printer 2390 plus/2391 plus 4 2390 plus/2391 plus 5 2390...
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.../321 Turbo 2 Oki 320/321 Learning about the printer 16 For Forms Printer 2580/2581 users: 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX 1050 For Forms Printer 2590/2591 users: 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ 1050 Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode If the printer has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your printer. Printer drivers other than the 2500 series support most...
.../321 Turbo 2 Oki 320/321 Learning about the printer 16 For Forms Printer 2580/2581 users: 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX 1050 For Forms Printer 2590/2591 users: 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ 1050 Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode If the printer has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your printer. Printer drivers other than the 2500 series support most...
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... through a second pass, the font selections will be locked. Using the control panel 17 Use layer 2 to select a macro and change printer menu settings. 1 7 2 Power Ready Tractor 2 Paper Out Start/Stop LineFeed FormFeed Tear Off Load/Unload Tractor Font Courier Orator Prestige Script...Unload Loads paper to the current Top-Of-Form or unloads paper to a parked position 5 Font Selects one of functionality: • Layer 1, with the control panel cover closed, contains basic functions like FormFeed, Tear Off, and taking the printer online/offline. • Layer 2, with the...
... through a second pass, the font selections will be locked. Using the control panel 17 Use layer 2 to select a macro and change printer menu settings. 1 7 2 Power Ready Tractor 2 Paper Out Start/Stop LineFeed FormFeed Tear Off Load/Unload Tractor Font Courier Orator Prestige Script...Unload Loads paper to the current Top-Of-Form or unloads paper to a parked position 5 Font Selects one of functionality: • Layer 1, with the control panel cover closed, contains basic functions like FormFeed, Tear Off, and taking the printer online/offline. • Layer 2, with the...
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... 5 micro movements, and then go into continuous feed. 2 Macro To support different styles of pre-printed forms, selects between Tear Off and Top-Of-Form Communicates the on/off status of printer operation. Lets you can also select 24 cpi. • Fast Draft supports only 10, 12, and ... cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, or proportional spacing Notes: • On 2590/2591 models, you change the default values and modes of the printer 1 7 1 2 3 4 2 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro Setup Pitch 10 20 12 24 3 6 15 P5 Lock 17 5 4 Layer 2 control panel buttons ...
... 5 micro movements, and then go into continuous feed. 2 Macro To support different styles of pre-printed forms, selects between Tear Off and Top-Of-Form Communicates the on/off status of printer operation. Lets you can also select 24 cpi. • Fast Draft supports only 10, 12, and ... cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, or proportional spacing Notes: • On 2590/2591 models, you change the default values and modes of the printer 1 7 1 2 3 4 2 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro Setup Pitch 10 20 12 24 3 6 15 P5 Lock 17 5 4 Layer 2 control panel buttons ...
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... Light status What it means Macro On The specified macro function is online and ready to select continuous feed. 7 Set TOF Sets the Top-Of-Form, which is the position of the printer resident pitches is selected. Pitch On One of the first print line on the control panel. Blinking Off The...
... Light status What it means Macro On The specified macro function is online and ready to select continuous feed. 7 Set TOF Sets the Top-Of-Form, which is the position of the printer resident pitches is selected. Pitch On One of the first print line on the control panel. Blinking Off The...
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..., press Start/Stop. Locking and unlocking the control panel To restrict the use the Load/Unload button to load continuous forms into the printer when the paper path is locked, the light comes on the current page: • Press LineFeed to move the paper incrementally. • Press ... unit is not loaded, the Paper Out light blinks. To unlock the control panel: 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Press and hold Load/Unload and Tractor while turning the printer on either a cut form. Using the control panel 20 Using the Load/Unload function Use the Load/Unload button to unload continuous...
..., press Start/Stop. Locking and unlocking the control panel To restrict the use the Load/Unload button to load continuous forms into the printer when the paper path is locked, the light comes on the current page: • Press LineFeed to move the paper incrementally. • Press ... unit is not loaded, the Paper Out light blinks. To unlock the control panel: 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Press and hold Load/Unload and Tractor while turning the printer on either a cut form. Using the control panel 20 Using the Load/Unload function Use the Load/Unload button to unload continuous...
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...The Tractor 2 light comes on when the optional Tractor 2 Feeder is ready to the selection you want is selected. 2 If the printer is selected. Power Ready Tractor 2 Paper Out Start/Stop LineFeed FormFeed Tear Off Load/Unload Tractor Font Lock Courier Prestige Gothic Presentor Orator... font is locked until the printer is installed, you can select and lock a particular font of your choice. 1 To select a font, press Font repeatedly until the Font Lock light turns off and the font you can press Tractor to unload the current continuous forms and switch to initiating. Selecting...
...The Tractor 2 light comes on when the optional Tractor 2 Feeder is ready to the selection you want is selected. 2 If the printer is selected. Power Ready Tractor 2 Paper Out Start/Stop LineFeed FormFeed Tear Off Load/Unload Tractor Font Lock Courier Prestige Gothic Presentor Orator... font is locked until the printer is installed, you can select and lock a particular font of your choice. 1 To select a font, press Font repeatedly until the Font Lock light turns off and the font you can press Tractor to unload the current continuous forms and switch to initiating. Selecting...
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When setting this lever, see one of the following tables depending on the paper thickness. It also includes information about paper orientation, setting the forms thickness lever, and using the push and pull tractors for printing on various forms depending on your printer model: Loading paper 23 Loading paper This section explains how to make adjustments for different paper paths. 2 1 3 4 1 Cut sheet forms 2 Continuous forms 3 Envelopes 4 Labels Setting the forms thickness lever Use the forms thickness lever to load continuous forms, cut sheet forms, labels and envelopes.
When setting this lever, see one of the following tables depending on the paper thickness. It also includes information about paper orientation, setting the forms thickness lever, and using the push and pull tractors for printing on various forms depending on your printer model: Loading paper 23 Loading paper This section explains how to make adjustments for different paper paths. 2 1 3 4 1 Cut sheet forms 2 Continuous forms 3 Envelopes 4 Labels Setting the forms thickness lever Use the forms thickness lever to load continuous forms, cut sheet forms, labels and envelopes.
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... the ribbon density control knob. • Replace the ribbon cartridge if it is correctly connected at www.lexmark.com. • If you are using Windows, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at both ends. • See the documentation that came with your DOS application. If an...
... the ribbon density control knob. • Replace the ribbon cartridge if it is correctly connected at www.lexmark.com. • If you are using Windows, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at both ends. • See the documentation that came with your DOS application. If an...
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.... Troubleshooting 69 Selected font or pitch is not printing or is changing If you are possible solutions. If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at both ends. • Select the correct driver. - Try one or more of the Main menu. Incorrect characters print, left...
.... Troubleshooting 69 Selected font or pitch is not printing or is changing If you are possible solutions. If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at both ends. • Select the correct driver. - Try one or more of the Main menu. Incorrect characters print, left...