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... or Offline 46 Stopping the Printer 46 Advancing the Paper 46 Using Tear-Off 47 Auto Tear-Off Set to do Next 24 Chapter 2 - Getting Started 1 Unpacking 1 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 4 Connecting the Power Cord 9 Connecting the Parallel Cable 10 Connecting the... Serial Cable 12 Changing the Serial Settings 14 Verifying Serial Interface Settings 15 Printing the Demonstration Page 16 Setting the Language of Printer 29 Supplies 30 Chapter 3 - ...
... or Offline 46 Stopping the Printer 46 Advancing the Paper 46 Using Tear-Off 47 Auto Tear-Off Set to do Next 24 Chapter 2 - Getting Started 1 Unpacking 1 Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 4 Connecting the Power Cord 9 Connecting the Parallel Cable 10 Connecting the... Serial Cable 12 Changing the Serial Settings 14 Verifying Serial Interface Settings 15 Printing the Demonstration Page 16 Setting the Language of Printer 29 Supplies 30 Chapter 3 - ...
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... Maintaining Your Printer 129 Cleaning the Printer 129 Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder Rollers 130 Removing the Ribbon Cartridge 131 Appendix A - Notices 133 Appendix B - Statement of Limited Warranty . . . 141 Contents v Printer Options 83... Auto Sheet Feeder 85 Installing the Auto Sheet Feeder 87 Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder 90 Tractor 2 Feeder 96 Installing the Tractor 2 Feeder 97 Loading Paper in the Tractor 2 Feeder 102 Parking Continuous Forms...
... Maintaining Your Printer 129 Cleaning the Printer 129 Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder Rollers 130 Removing the Ribbon Cartridge 131 Appendix A - Notices 133 Appendix B - Statement of Limited Warranty . . . 141 Contents v Printer Options 83... Auto Sheet Feeder 85 Installing the Auto Sheet Feeder 87 Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder 90 Tractor 2 Feeder 96 Installing the Tractor 2 Feeder 97 Loading Paper in the Tractor 2 Feeder 102 Parking Continuous Forms...
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... 1329605 (3.05 m or 10 ft.) or 1427498 (6.1 m or 20 ft.). If you need to purchase a parallel printer cable, we recommend Lexmark part number 1180786 (6.1 m or 20 ft.). User's Guide Reference Card Acoustic Cover Printer Registration Card Ribbon Cartridge Power Cord If any items are missing or damaged, contact your point of purchase. Caution: Do...
... 1329605 (3.05 m or 10 ft.) or 1427498 (6.1 m or 20 ft.). If you need to purchase a parallel printer cable, we recommend Lexmark part number 1180786 (6.1 m or 20 ft.). User's Guide Reference Card Acoustic Cover Printer Registration Card Ribbon Cartridge Power Cord If any items are missing or damaged, contact your point of purchase. Caution: Do...
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Getting Started Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is Off. 2 Make sure the top cover is removed. If you need help, see step 4 on page 2. 3 Manually move the printhead to the far side of the printer. 4 Chapter 1: Getting Started
Getting Started Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is Off. 2 Make sure the top cover is removed. If you need help, see step 4 on page 2. 3 Manually move the printhead to the far side of the printer. 4 Chapter 1: Getting Started
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Part Name Paper guides Paper select lever Paper supports Power switch Top cover Function Aligns the margins of a cut forms when they are ejected from the printer. Selects the paper type: • Cut form sheets ( ) • Continuous forms ( ) Supports cut form sheet. Features and Functions 28 Chapter 2: Features and Functions Covers the ribbon cartridge and internal components. Switches power On or Off.
Part Name Paper guides Paper select lever Paper supports Power switch Top cover Function Aligns the margins of a cut forms when they are ejected from the printer. Selects the paper type: • Cut form sheets ( ) • Continuous forms ( ) Supports cut form sheet. Features and Functions 28 Chapter 2: Features and Functions Covers the ribbon cartridge and internal components. Switches power On or Off.
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... and sizes of paper you need a new ribbon cartridge, order Lexmark part number 11A6150. Order Lexmark part number 1180786 (6.1 m or 20 ft.) and part number 1319143. See "Paper Types and Sizes" on page 55 for your printer. 30 Chapter 2: Features and Functions You can use with your printer. Order part number 1329605 (3.05 m or 10...
... and sizes of paper you need a new ribbon cartridge, order Lexmark part number 11A6150. Order Lexmark part number 1180786 (6.1 m or 20 ft.) and part number 1319143. See "Paper Types and Sizes" on page 55 for your printer. 30 Chapter 2: Features and Functions You can use with your printer. Order part number 1329605 (3.05 m or 10...
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...bar. If the tear off position. Selecting and Loading Paper 6 Press Menu. The following illustration shows the printer without the ribbon cartridge installed. When the cartridge is set to one line, or 1/6 inch. 8 Press Store to the current TOF setting. The Ready... light comes on page 79. 77 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper This ensures the printer goes to save the position you change the TOF setting, tear off excess continuous forms...
...bar. If the tear off position. Selecting and Loading Paper 6 Press Menu. The following illustration shows the printer without the ribbon cartridge installed. When the cartridge is set to one line, or 1/6 inch. 8 Press Store to the current TOF setting. The Ready... light comes on page 79. 77 Chapter 4: Selecting and Loading Paper This ensures the printer goes to save the position you change the TOF setting, tear off excess continuous forms...
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... bar and front bottom openings of the printer. Go to step 6. 4 Remove the remaining forms by the ribbon, remove the ribbon cartridge before attempting to remove the forms. For instructions on removing and loading the ribbon cartridge, see "Removing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 131 or "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 4. 5 Make sure all paper is...
... bar and front bottom openings of the printer. Go to step 6. 4 Remove the remaining forms by the ribbon, remove the ribbon cartridge before attempting to remove the forms. For instructions on removing and loading the ribbon cartridge, see "Removing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 131 or "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 4. 5 Make sure all paper is...
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... "Paper Types and Sizes" beginning on page 70. • Paper jam condition. Solving Printer Problems 118 Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems For help , see "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 117). • Forms used do not meet specifications. Action: Change the ribbon cartridge. Problem Conditions Perform the steps listed for each condition to correct the problem...
... "Paper Types and Sizes" beginning on page 70. • Paper jam condition. Solving Printer Problems 118 Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems For help , see "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 117). • Forms used do not meet specifications. Action: Change the ribbon cartridge. Problem Conditions Perform the steps listed for each condition to correct the problem...
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... locking levers are properly locked. • Ribbon cartridge is torn. • Obstruction in the pinfeed holes. • Pinfeed holes of the forms with each other. Action: Straighten or use new forms. • Forms have debris in the printer, or adhesive tape or glue stuck to the... platen may remain in the pinfeed holes. Action: Reset the ribbon cartridge correctly. Paper is not set incorrectly. Action: Use forms with no debris in the printer. Action: Adjust AutoGap (see "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 4. • AutoGap is jammed. Action: Align the ...
... locking levers are properly locked. • Ribbon cartridge is torn. • Obstruction in the pinfeed holes. • Pinfeed holes of the forms with each other. Action: Straighten or use new forms. • Forms have debris in the printer, or adhesive tape or glue stuck to the... platen may remain in the pinfeed holes. Action: Reset the ribbon cartridge correctly. Paper is not set incorrectly. Action: Use forms with no debris in the printer. Action: Adjust AutoGap (see "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 4. • AutoGap is jammed. Action: Align the ...
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... page 23. • Software is connected correctly at both ends. Action: Install the ribbon cartridge (see "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on .) • Printer cable is not installed. Action 2: If you are printed. Wrong characters are using a parallel cable or RS-232, make sure the interface mode switch is ...
... page 23. • Software is connected correctly at both ends. Action: Install the ribbon cartridge (see "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on .) • Printer cable is not installed. Action 2: If you are printed. Wrong characters are using a parallel cable or RS-232, make sure the interface mode switch is ...
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...AutoGap is not set correctly. For help to remind you of ribbon cartridge replacement. Dots are smudged. Nothing is printed on page 4. • Printhead is set incorrectly. Action: Replace the ribbon cartridge. Action: Adjust AutoGap (see page 42). • Auto Sheet ... Adjust AutoGap (see page 42). Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems 123 Action: Replace the ribbon cartridge. Action: The printer needs repair. • Ribbon cartridge is folded. Forms are missing. Action: Adjust AutoGap (see "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 4. • Ribbon is twisted or...
...AutoGap is not set correctly. For help to remind you of ribbon cartridge replacement. Dots are smudged. Nothing is printed on page 4. • Printhead is set incorrectly. Action: Replace the ribbon cartridge. Action: Adjust AutoGap (see page 42). • Auto Sheet ... Adjust AutoGap (see page 42). Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems 123 Action: Replace the ribbon cartridge. Action: The printer needs repair. • Ribbon cartridge is folded. Forms are missing. Action: Adjust AutoGap (see "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on page 4. • Ribbon is twisted or...
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...see page 42). • Setting of the Print Adjust value is not correct. Action: Reset the ribbon cartridge correctly. 124 Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems Symptom Bidirectional alignment is printed. Action: Normal operation. • Dense pattern is not properly aligned. Action... See "Problems Indicated by Error Codes or Messages" on page 118. • Printer is used continuously for a long time. Check that no objects are touching the printer. • Ribbon cartridge is set incorrectly. Alarm and Abnormal Noise Symptom Alarm sounds. EOF condition. -...
...see page 42). • Setting of the Print Adjust value is not correct. Action: Reset the ribbon cartridge correctly. 124 Chapter 6: Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer Problems Symptom Bidirectional alignment is printed. Action: Normal operation. • Dense pattern is not properly aligned. Action... See "Problems Indicated by Error Codes or Messages" on page 118. • Printer is used continuously for a long time. Check that no objects are touching the printer. • Ribbon cartridge is set incorrectly. Alarm and Abnormal Noise Symptom Alarm sounds. EOF condition. -...
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... Cleaning the Cover: Clean the outside of the Printer: Every few months, use a commercial mechanic's hand cleaner. Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Printer 129 Remove the ribbon cartridge to prevent the ribbon from around the printhead and in the printer cavity. Do not use any liquids or spray near...type or chemical cleaners anywhere on the cover, use a soft brush and a vacuum to clean the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge. Cleaning the Printer Before you clean the printer: 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Unplug the power cord. 3 Wait until the printhead is cool. Cleaning the inside of ...
... Cleaning the Cover: Clean the outside of the Printer: Every few months, use a commercial mechanic's hand cleaner. Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Printer 129 Remove the ribbon cartridge to prevent the ribbon from around the printhead and in the printer cavity. Do not use any liquids or spray near...type or chemical cleaners anywhere on the cover, use a soft brush and a vacuum to clean the printer and remove the ribbon cartridge. Cleaning the Printer Before you clean the printer: 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Unplug the power cord. 3 Wait until the printhead is cool. Cleaning the inside of ...
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The cartridge unlatches from the printer. Maintaining Your Printer Removing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Remove the top cover. 3 Carefully pull up on the ribbon guide while also pulling up on page 4. 131 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Printer Ribbon Cartridge Ribbon Guide For help installing a ribbon cartridge, see "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on the ribbon cartridge.
The cartridge unlatches from the printer. Maintaining Your Printer Removing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Remove the top cover. 3 Carefully pull up on the ribbon guide while also pulling up on page 4. 131 Chapter 7: Maintaining Your Printer Ribbon Cartridge Ribbon Guide For help installing a ribbon cartridge, see "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on the ribbon cartridge.
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...installing application software 23 auto sheet feeder 87 ribbon cartridge 4-7 Interface Options 44 J jams, clearing 117 L language, setting 21 left margin, aligning continuous forms 75 envelopes 74 single sheets 74 Load Macro 39 loading continuous forms tractor 70 tractor 2 feeder 102 envelopes manual feed... 59 with continuous forms 65 single sheets manual feed 59 tractor 2 feeder 107 with continuous forms 65 locking font 51 pitch 51 M Macro x Options 40 macros, setting and using 52 maintenance cleaning printer 129 ribbon cartridge 131 Manual AutoGap settings 50 margins,...
...installing application software 23 auto sheet feeder 87 ribbon cartridge 4-7 Interface Options 44 J jams, clearing 117 L language, setting 21 left margin, aligning continuous forms 75 envelopes 74 single sheets 74 Load Macro 39 loading continuous forms tractor 70 tractor 2 feeder 102 envelopes manual feed... 59 with continuous forms 65 single sheets manual feed 59 tractor 2 feeder 107 with continuous forms 65 locking font 51 pitch 51 M Macro x Options 40 macros, setting and using 52 maintenance cleaning printer 129 ribbon cartridge 131 Manual AutoGap settings 50 margins,...
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... feeder 83, 85 extended paper guides 83 parallel cable 83 printer stand 83 serial cable 83 tractor 2 feeder 83, 96 P paper advancing 46 loading auto sheet feeder 90 tractor 2 feeder 102 sizes 56-58 types continuous forms 57 envelopes 58 labels 55 single sheets 56 Paper Hand Options...Print Demo 39 Print Settings 39 Select Tractor 39 Set Top of Form 39 Trace Mode 45 overview 36 setting 35 options 83 parts 27, 29 problems. see solving problems R removing ribbon cartridge 131 top cover 2 tractor 2 feeder 113 ribbon cartridge, installing 4 S safety information 136 Select Tractor 39 selecting font...
... feeder 83, 85 extended paper guides 83 parallel cable 83 printer stand 83 serial cable 83 tractor 2 feeder 83, 96 P paper advancing 46 loading auto sheet feeder 90 tractor 2 feeder 102 sizes 56-58 types continuous forms 57 envelopes 58 labels 55 single sheets 56 Paper Hand Options...Print Demo 39 Print Settings 39 Select Tractor 39 Set Top of Form 39 Trace Mode 45 overview 36 setting 35 options 83 parts 27, 29 problems. see solving problems R removing ribbon cartridge 131 top cover 2 tractor 2 feeder 113 ribbon cartridge, installing 4 S safety information 136 Select Tractor 39 selecting font...