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... a network setup page...13 Printing from Windows or DOS...13 Using IBM emulation mode...13 Using Epson emulation mode...14 Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode 15 Using the control panel 16 Understanding the control panel buttons 16 Understanding the control panel lights 18 Setting the printer online or offline...19 Advancing paper...19 Using the Load/Unload function...19 Locking and unlocking the control panel 19 Selecting a Tractor mode...20 Selecting and locking a font...20 Disabling Font Lock...20 Selecting and locking a pitch...21 Disabling Pitch Lock...21 Loading paper 22 Setting...
... a network setup page...13 Printing from Windows or DOS...13 Using IBM emulation mode...13 Using Epson emulation mode...14 Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode 15 Using the control panel 16 Understanding the control panel buttons 16 Understanding the control panel lights 18 Setting the printer online or offline...19 Advancing paper...19 Using the Load/Unload function...19 Locking and unlocking the control panel 19 Selecting a Tractor mode...20 Selecting and locking a font...20 Disabling Font Lock...20 Selecting and locking a pitch...21 Disabling Pitch Lock...21 Loading paper 22 Setting...
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... Main menu options...49 Forms Macro options...50 Data options ...51 Control options ...52 Emulation options...54 Interface options...54 Maintaining the printer 56 Ordering supplies...56 Removing the ribbon cartridge...56 Cleaning the printer...56 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Administrative support 58 Restoring the factory default settings...58 Supporting IPSec...59 Supporting SNMPv3...59 Using 802.1x authentication...60 Contents 3 Loading a cut form or envelope manually ...36 Aligning the left margin ...38 Setting Top-of-Form...39 Setting...
... Main menu options...49 Forms Macro options...50 Data options ...51 Control options ...52 Emulation options...54 Interface options...54 Maintaining the printer 56 Ordering supplies...56 Removing the ribbon cartridge...56 Cleaning the printer...56 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Administrative support 58 Restoring the factory default settings...58 Supporting IPSec...59 Supporting SNMPv3...59 Using 802.1x authentication...60 Contents 3 Loading a cut form or envelope manually ...36 Aligning the left margin ...38 Setting Top-of-Form...39 Setting...
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... Forms are smudged or print is too dark ...73 Incorrect number of lines on a page...73 Graphics do not work, except for Start/Stop, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload 67 Printer power switch is off 67 Left margin moves to the right during printing 67 Incorrect line length; Contents 4 Troubleshooting 61 Checking an unresponsive printer...61 Testing the printer...61 Checking the printer status...62 Adjusting character (bidirectional) alignment 64 Solving printing problems...65 Printer test works, but the printer does not print when...
... Forms are smudged or print is too dark ...73 Incorrect number of lines on a page...73 Graphics do not work, except for Start/Stop, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload 67 Printer power switch is off 67 Left margin moves to the right during printing 67 Incorrect line length; Contents 4 Troubleshooting 61 Checking an unresponsive printer...61 Testing the printer...61 Checking the printer status...62 Adjusting character (bidirectional) alignment 64 Solving printing problems...65 Printer test works, but the printer does not print when...
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...printed forms. Manual front loading for Load/Unload, Tear Off, Font, Setup, Pitch, Macro, and paper movement functions. It can be repositioned to function as: • Push tractor • Pull tractor Control panel disable Limits control panel functions to various country languages Control panel lights indicate current status. Learning about the printer 10 Feature/function All models Control panel Button control for cut Enables printing on your computer screen Greek and math symbols Prints a variety of symbols used , thus reducing costs Adjustable tractor Lets you turn...
...printed forms. Manual front loading for Load/Unload, Tear Off, Font, Setup, Pitch, Macro, and paper movement functions. It can be repositioned to function as: • Push tractor • Pull tractor Control panel disable Limits control panel functions to various country languages Control panel lights indicate current status. Learning about the printer 10 Feature/function All models Control panel Button control for cut Enables printing on your computer screen Greek and math symbols Prints a variety of symbols used , thus reducing costs Adjustable tractor Lets you turn...
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... Reference available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. • Compatible with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation • Compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation (with compatible interface connections Both parallel and USB interfaces are resident in the printer: • 3 of 9 • Codabar (NW‑7) • Code 39 • Code 128 • Interleaved 2 of paper so you can print a demonstration page. 1 Set the forms thickness lever to work with all computers...
... Reference available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. • Compatible with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation • Compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation (with compatible interface connections Both parallel and USB interfaces are resident in the printer: • 3 of 9 • Codabar (NW‑7) • Code 39 • Code 128 • Interleaved 2 of paper so you can print a demonstration page. 1 Set the forms thickness lever to work with all computers...
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.... For instance, the Address changes if the printer is loaded. 2 With a paper clip or the tip of the printer features. Printing from Windows or DOS Windows When printing from a Windows application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from your program in situations where the Address changes. DOS Follow the instructions that the status is Connected. Note: This function is disabled if a USB cable is connected. 1 Make sure the printer is on the network setup page, and confirm...
.... For instance, the Address changes if the printer is loaded. 2 With a paper clip or the tip of the printer features. Printing from Windows or DOS Windows When printing from a Windows application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from your program in situations where the Address changes. DOS Follow the instructions that the status is Connected. Note: This function is disabled if a USB cable is connected. 1 Make sure the printer is on the network setup page, and confirm...
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... printer beeps. Loading paper 25 Setting the Tear Off position When Auto Tear Off is the push tractor position. Note: If you have already set to On, it moves the top perforation of a continuous form to the Tear Off position when all of the following are true: • The printer has finished printing. • The paper has advanced to the desired Tear Off position. 5 Close the control panel cover. The light blinks. 3 Open the control panel cover to access...
... printer beeps. Loading paper 25 Setting the Tear Off position When Auto Tear Off is the push tractor position. Note: If you have already set to On, it moves the top perforation of a continuous form to the Tear Off position when all of the following are true: • The printer has finished printing. • The paper has advanced to the desired Tear Off position. 5 Close the control panel cover. The light blinks. 3 Open the control panel cover to access...
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... Tear Off position. Note: If Auto Tear Off is off, tear off . 5 Open the control panel cover to access layer 2. 1 2 3 4 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro Setup Pitch Lock 10 20 12 24 15 17 6 Press any paper movement button (LineFeed, Micro , Micro ) to clear the paper path. 2 Make sure the paper select lever is loaded. Sending a print job or pressing Tear Off returns the paper to set the printer online. If the Paper Out light is set and save your Top‑Of‑Form. 8 Close the control panel cover...
... Tear Off position. Note: If Auto Tear Off is off, tear off . 5 Open the control panel cover to access layer 2. 1 2 3 4 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro Setup Pitch Lock 10 20 12 24 15 17 6 Press any paper movement button (LineFeed, Micro , Micro ) to clear the paper path. 2 Make sure the paper select lever is loaded. Sending a print job or pressing Tear Off returns the paper to set the printer online. If the Paper Out light is set and save your Top‑Of‑Form. 8 Close the control panel cover...
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... inch to Off, press FormFeed when the Paper Out light goes off. The Paper Out light blinks if no paper is in pull mode 1 Turn the printer on the pull tractor feed pins. 4 Open the control panel cover to access layer 2. 1 2 3 4 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro Setup Pitch Lock 10 20 12 24 15 17 5 Press any paper movement button (Micro , Micro , or LineFeed) to move the paper or envelope to the current Top‑Of‑Form. • If Auto Cut Sheet is set...
... inch to Off, press FormFeed when the Paper Out light goes off. The Paper Out light blinks if no paper is in pull mode 1 Turn the printer on the pull tractor feed pins. 4 Open the control panel cover to access layer 2. 1 2 3 4 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro Setup Pitch Lock 10 20 12 24 15 17 5 Press any paper movement button (Micro , Micro , or LineFeed) to move the paper or envelope to the current Top‑Of‑Form. • If Auto Cut Sheet is set...
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... Character Set 2 is transferred from the Main menu. Forms Macro options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to use with the program. Emulation Options Emulation Options determine how the printer interacts with the printer: Default Macro Default Macro lets you select the macro default you do not want when the printer is powered on . • Code Page-Select one of all fonts. • Pitch Lock-Select Yes to set Pitch Lock as the default from the available pitches listed. Select Disabled...
... Character Set 2 is transferred from the Main menu. Forms Macro options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to use with the program. Emulation Options Emulation Options determine how the printer interacts with the printer: Default Macro Default Macro lets you select the macro default you do not want when the printer is powered on . • Code Page-Select one of all fonts. • Pitch Lock-Select Yes to set Pitch Lock as the default from the available pitches listed. Select Disabled...
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... the Tear Off bar position. - Understanding Setup mode and menu options 51 Paper Handling Options Use the following list items outline and explain the Data options and settings you can manually advance the perforation of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu. On-Continuous forms automatically advance to load paper. Note: Off is the factory default setting. • Auto Cut Sheet Load - Note: On is the factory default setting. To print a list of a continuous form to the Tear Off bar position.
... the Tear Off bar position. - Understanding Setup mode and menu options 51 Paper Handling Options Use the following list items outline and explain the Data options and settings you can manually advance the perforation of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu. On-Continuous forms automatically advance to load paper. Note: Off is the factory default setting. • Auto Cut Sheet Load - Note: On is the factory default setting. To print a list of a continuous form to the Tear Off bar position.
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... printer has data in the continuous forms position. Normal offline condition 1 Load paper. 2 Press Start/Stop. Use this mode to help diagnose software/driver problems. 1 Make sure the paper is loaded, and the ribbon cartridge is in the buffer that are printing continuous forms, make sure the paper select lever is installed. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Press and hold Tractor while turning the printer on. 4 Release Tractor when the lights go out. 5 Turn the printer off and back on . Printer status Control panel lights Power Ready Paper Out Power Ready Paper Out Power Ready Paper...
... printer has data in the continuous forms position. Normal offline condition 1 Load paper. 2 Press Start/Stop. Use this mode to help diagnose software/driver problems. 1 Make sure the paper is loaded, and the ribbon cartridge is in the buffer that are printing continuous forms, make sure the paper select lever is installed. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Press and hold Tractor while turning the printer on. 4 Release Tractor when the lights go out. 5 Turn the printer off and back on . Printer status Control panel lights Power Ready Paper Out Power Ready Paper Out Power Ready Paper...
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... Panel Lock Power Ready Paper Out Tractor 2 Off On Off Blinking Blinking On Blinking Blinking Blinking On Blinking Blinking Blinking 63 Action required 1 Check for a paper or ribbon jam. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Remove the ribbon cartridge, and then check for paper dust or bits of the paper select lever. 1 Open and close the control panel. 2 Turn the printer off and back on. 3 If the control panel light sequence continues, contact Customer Support. Contact Customer Support. Move the paper select lever back to the correct position, and then press Start/Stop. Note: Make...
... Panel Lock Power Ready Paper Out Tractor 2 Off On Off Blinking Blinking On Blinking Blinking Blinking On Blinking Blinking Blinking 63 Action required 1 Check for a paper or ribbon jam. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Remove the ribbon cartridge, and then check for paper dust or bits of the paper select lever. 1 Open and close the control panel. 2 Turn the printer off and back on. 3 If the control panel light sequence continues, contact Customer Support. Contact Customer Support. Move the paper select lever back to the correct position, and then press Start/Stop. Note: Make...
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If the control panel light sequence returns, contact Customer Support. Notes: • Make sure continuous forms are loaded in the printer. • Make sure the factory default setting for the Uni‑Dir Printing menu option is set to Off (bidirectional). • Make sure the default macro is set to adjust the alignment of the print wires. Note: If you may want to adjust the character alignment (also called bidirectional alignment) on . For more information, see "Forms Macro...
If the control panel light sequence returns, contact Customer Support. Notes: • Make sure continuous forms are loaded in the printer. • Make sure the factory default setting for the Uni‑Dir Printing menu option is set to Off (bidirectional). • Make sure the default macro is set to adjust the alignment of the print wires. Note: If you may want to adjust the character alignment (also called bidirectional alignment) on . For more information, see "Forms Macro...
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... came with your program to make sure you have selected the correct printer driver. • If you are using Windows, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at the new Top‑Of‑Form position until the printer beeps and the light blinks. 3 Open the control panel to access layer 2. 4 Press Micro or Micro to move the paper to the new Top‑Of‑Form position. 6 Press Start/Stop.
... came with your program to make sure you have selected the correct printer driver. • If you are using Windows, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at the new Top‑Of‑Form position until the printer beeps and the light blinks. 3 Open the control panel to access layer 2. 4 Press Micro or Micro to move the paper to the new Top‑Of‑Form position. 6 Press Start/Stop.
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...the left margin changes, or printing stops These are possible solutions. Troubleshooting 68 Incorrect characters print, left and right tractor doors, and then remove the paper. 7 Remove the ribbon access cover to align with your DOS application. Selected font or pitch is not printing or is changing If you are using graphic fonts. If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at both ends. • Select the correct driver. - If you encounter this problem, your control panel font and/or pitch selection, or using Windows, use...
...the left margin changes, or printing stops These are possible solutions. Troubleshooting 68 Incorrect characters print, left and right tractor doors, and then remove the paper. 7 Remove the ribbon access cover to align with your DOS application. Selected font or pitch is not printing or is changing If you are using graphic fonts. If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at both ends. • Select the correct driver. - If you encounter this problem, your control panel font and/or pitch selection, or using Windows, use...
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... control knob from 1 to 2 to 1. Dots are installed. Try one or more of print. 3 Replace the ribbon cartridge. 4 Run a printer test. c Press and hold LineFeed while you are possible solutions. Print is too light These are using. If so, move it to the wrong number. You may help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions do not correct the problem, contact Customer Support. When the print becomes too light, turn the printer...
... control knob from 1 to 2 to 1. Dots are installed. Try one or more of print. 3 Replace the ribbon cartridge. 4 Run a printer test. c Press and hold LineFeed while you are possible solutions. Print is too light These are using. If so, move it to the wrong number. You may help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions do not correct the problem, contact Customer Support. When the print becomes too light, turn the printer...
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... print cartridges, programs, data, and removable storage media (unless directed otherwise by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may not be available or only be available for a fee. Warranty service does not include repair of failures caused by: -Modification or unauthorized attachments -Accidents, misuse, abuse or use inconsistent with Lexmark user's guides, manuals, instructions or guidance -Unsuitable physical or operating environment -Maintenance by anyone other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer -Operation...
... print cartridges, programs, data, and removable storage media (unless directed otherwise by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may not be available or only be available for a fee. Warranty service does not include repair of failures caused by: -Modification or unauthorized attachments -Accidents, misuse, abuse or use inconsistent with Lexmark user's guides, manuals, instructions or guidance -Unsuitable physical or operating environment -Maintenance by anyone other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer -Operation...
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... mode using 61 I IBM emulation mode using 13 Interface options 54 IPSec 59 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting paper is jammed in the printer 68 L left margin aligning 38 lights control panel 18 Load/Unload function using 19 loading continuous forms 25 cut form or envelope 36 locking control panel 19 M Main menu options 49 menu settings changing 48 N network setup page 13 noise emission levels 77 notices 76, 77, 78, 79 O offline setting printer 19 Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode using 15 online setting printer 19 ordering supplies 56 P paper advancing 19 paper feed troubleshooting Auto Sheet...
... mode using 61 I IBM emulation mode using 13 Interface options 54 IPSec 59 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting paper is jammed in the printer 68 L left margin aligning 38 lights control panel 18 Load/Unload function using 19 loading continuous forms 25 cut form or envelope 36 locking control panel 19 M Main menu options 49 menu settings changing 48 N network setup page 13 noise emission levels 77 notices 76, 77, 78, 79 O offline setting printer 19 Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode using 15 online setting printer 19 ordering supplies 56 P paper advancing 19 paper feed troubleshooting Auto Sheet...
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...56 T Tear Off function using 24 Tear Off position setting 24 Top‑Of‑Form setting 39, 40, 41 tractor pull position 43 push position 43 Tractor mode selecting 20 troubleshooting checking an unresponsive printer 61 contacting Customer Support 74 restoring factory default settings 58 troubleshooting, jams and misfeeds paper is jammed in the printer 68 troubleshooting, paper feed Auto Sheet Feeder feeds at incorrect rate 70 Auto Sheet Feeder feeds multiple sheets 71 Auto Sheet Feeder positions paper incorrectly 71 incorrect Top‑Of‑Form position 70, 71 jam in Tractor 2 Feeder...
...56 T Tear Off function using 24 Tear Off position setting 24 Top‑Of‑Form setting 39, 40, 41 tractor pull position 43 push position 43 Tractor mode selecting 20 troubleshooting checking an unresponsive printer 61 contacting Customer Support 74 restoring factory default settings 58 troubleshooting, jams and misfeeds paper is jammed in the printer 68 troubleshooting, paper feed Auto Sheet Feeder feeds at incorrect rate 70 Auto Sheet Feeder feeds multiple sheets 71 Auto Sheet Feeder positions paper incorrectly 71 incorrect Top‑Of‑Form position 70, 71 jam in Tractor 2 Feeder...