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Note: Instructions for installing drivers are using a Windows program, use the Windows Forms Printer 2400 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Setting up your printer Connecting the serial cable For installation and connection instructions, see the optional serial interface manual. About your Windows and DOS application software Windows-based applications If you are in the readme.1st file included in the download package. 17
Note: Instructions for installing drivers are using a Windows program, use the Windows Forms Printer 2400 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Setting up your printer Connecting the serial cable For installation and connection instructions, see the optional serial interface manual. About your Windows and DOS application software Windows-based applications If you are in the readme.1st file included in the download package. 17
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..., you are available with that came with your DOS application software to see what printer drivers are using so the program can take full advantage of printer you may need to customize your printer for Epson emulation mode. 18 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2480/2481 users: 1 Forms Printer 2480/2481 2 Forms Printer 2380/2381 plus 3 2380 plus/2381 plus 4 2380/2381 IBM Personal...
..., you are available with that came with your DOS application software to see what printer drivers are using so the program can take full advantage of printer you may need to customize your printer for Epson emulation mode. 18 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2480/2481 users: 1 Forms Printer 2480/2481 2 Forms Printer 2380/2381 plus 3 2380 plus/2381 plus 4 2380/2381 IBM Personal...
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... your application software in your software application must match the emulation mode you select for your printer. About your printer The printer driver you select in the following preferred order: For Forms Printer 2480/2481 users: 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX1050 For Forms Printer 2490/2491 users: 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ1050 See "Emulation menu options" on page 103 for more information...
... your application software in your software application must match the emulation mode you select for your printer. About your printer The printer driver you select in the following preferred order: For Forms Printer 2480/2481 users: 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX1050 For Forms Printer 2490/2491 users: 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ1050 See "Emulation menu options" on page 103 for more information...
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..., FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload? 10 Are you experiencing unexpected printing results? The operator panel is locked. Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for your software application. For more information, see "Using IBM emulation mode" on page 18. 11 Do the buttons on pag e17. • You selected...
..., FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload? 10 Are you experiencing unexpected printing results? The operator panel is locked. Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for your software application. For more information, see "Using IBM emulation mode" on page 18. 11 Do the buttons on pag e17. • You selected...
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... Self Test. Hex Trace mode Hex trace mode prints the control codes that gives a visual indication of any problem the printer may be experiencing. Use trace mode to help diagnose software/driver problems. To enter trace mode: 1 Make sure paper and the ribbon cartridge are sent to your computer. Printing continues until...
... Self Test. Hex Trace mode Hex trace mode prints the control codes that gives a visual indication of any problem the printer may be experiencing. Use trace mode to help diagnose software/driver problems. To enter trace mode: 1 Make sure paper and the ribbon cartridge are sent to your computer. Printing continues until...
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... panel selection. Use Font Lock and Pitch Lock. Paper loads wrong. If possible, select resident fonts. Reset forms thickness lever. application manual. Action • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is wrong; Software application problem. • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the...
... panel selection. Use Font Lock and Pitch Lock. Paper loads wrong. If possible, select resident fonts. Reset forms thickness lever. application manual. Action • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is wrong; Software application problem. • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the...
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...or shielded is light. See "Setting up your Windows and DOS application software" on page 142. be attached correctly. printing printer cable, it is Forms thickness lever is out of thickness lever" on the carrier. • Adjust the ribbon density control knob. See "Removing ...the ribbon cartridge" on page 17. ends. • Wrong driver in software. • Select the correct driver. Troubleshooting 133 wrong • If you are...
...or shielded is light. See "Setting up your Windows and DOS application software" on page 142. be attached correctly. printing printer cable, it is Forms thickness lever is out of thickness lever" on the carrier. • Adjust the ribbon density control knob. See "Removing ...the ribbon cartridge" on page 17. ends. • Wrong driver in software. • Select the correct driver. Troubleshooting 133 wrong • If you are...
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...the port you have selected the correct printer driver. Port being used is correctly connected at both the printer and computer power switches Off. Make sure the printer cable is not selected. Printer beeps when using Printer is unlocked. Probable cause Printer cable problem. Make sure you are...application manual. Close the operator panel. Refer to your Windows and DOS application software" on page 107 for information about which printer cable to use . Action Set both ends. Set to the computer. Ribbon access cover or front cover is open. ...
...the port you have selected the correct printer driver. Port being used is correctly connected at both the printer and computer power switches Off. Make sure the printer cable is not selected. Printer beeps when using Printer is unlocked. Probable cause Printer cable problem. Make sure you are...application manual. Close the operator panel. Refer to your Windows and DOS application software" on page 107 for information about which printer cable to use . Action Set both ends. Set to the computer. Ribbon access cover or front cover is open. ...
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... 2 operator panel 25 C change the menu language in setup mode 92 checklist of problems 112 clearing paper jams 123 configuring the printer 18 continuous forms loading 46 D description of printer parts 4 doors 33 drivers 19 E electronic emissions notices 145 Energy Star 147 envelope orientation 77 envelopes loading 72 EU defaults 121 F factory defaults setting...
... 2 operator panel 25 C change the menu language in setup mode 92 checklist of problems 112 clearing paper jams 123 configuring the printer 18 continuous forms loading 46 D description of printer parts 4 doors 33 drivers 19 E electronic emissions notices 145 Energy Star 147 envelope orientation 77 envelopes loading 72 EU defaults 121 F factory defaults setting...
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...connector 9 pins 33 pitch changing 32, 43 locking 32, 43 Pitch button 26 Pitch light 28 power connector 9 switch 7 Power light 27 printer driver 19 printer parts forms thickness lever 7 front cover 7 latch 9 manual feed door 7 operator panel 7 paper guides 7 paper select lever 7 parallel interface connector 9... power connector 9 switch 7 tear bar 9 top cover 7 printer test 116 printing a cut form 73 an envelope 73 on continuous forms 46 printing becomes slower 141 problem conditions 128 characters are wrong or missing 128 dots are missing 128 ...
...connector 9 pins 33 pitch changing 32, 43 locking 32, 43 Pitch button 26 Pitch light 28 power connector 9 switch 7 Power light 27 printer driver 19 printer parts forms thickness lever 7 front cover 7 latch 9 manual feed door 7 operator panel 7 paper guides 7 paper select lever 7 parallel interface connector 9... power connector 9 switch 7 tear bar 9 top cover 7 printer test 116 printing a cut form 73 an envelope 73 on continuous forms 46 printing becomes slower 141 problem conditions 128 characters are wrong or missing 128 dots are missing 128 ...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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...m2 Polyester and other face materials Varies * Use a non-oozing adhesive. See the following diagram shows a recommended label design for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as a variety of liner materials and facestock papers. To prevent adhesive contaminations, use varying levels and...edge 279.4 mm (11 in.) at driver edge 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at leading edge 279.4 mm (11 in .) or larger. Note: The non-print area may vary ±0.5 mm. Labels use zone coating or pattern adhesive with a stripped edge matrix. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model.
...m2 Polyester and other face materials Varies * Use a non-oozing adhesive. See the following diagram shows a recommended label design for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as a variety of liner materials and facestock papers. To prevent adhesive contaminations, use varying levels and...edge 279.4 mm (11 in.) at driver edge 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at leading edge 279.4 mm (11 in .) or larger. Note: The non-print area may vary ±0.5 mm. Labels use zone coating or pattern adhesive with a stripped edge matrix. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model.
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Top perforation 12.7 mm Waste strip Driver edge 11 in. 279.4 mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Non-print area 0.25 in. 6.35 mm Non-print area 0.25 in . Liner edge Stripped edge 0.125 in. 3 mm 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm Waste strip 0.25 in (6.35 mm) Non-print area 0.33 in. 8.38 mm 0.5 in . 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn to scale) Labels 25
Top perforation 12.7 mm Waste strip Driver edge 11 in. 279.4 mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Non-print area 0.25 in. 6.35 mm Non-print area 0.25 in . Liner edge Stripped edge 0.125 in. 3 mm 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm Waste strip 0.25 in (6.35 mm) Non-print area 0.33 in. 8.38 mm 0.5 in . 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn to scale) Labels 25
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...forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting to a cut sheet paper labels work well with your printer. • Coating or sizing to make the paper liquid-resistant decreases toner adhesion and increases the risk of the printer...design for laser printers, which use a different paper picking mechanism. 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm Liner edge Stripped edge 0.125 in. 3 mm Non-print area 0.79 in. 20 mm 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Top perforation Driver edge 11 ...
...forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting to a cut sheet paper labels work well with your printer. • Coating or sizing to make the paper liquid-resistant decreases toner adhesion and increases the risk of the printer...design for laser printers, which use a different paper picking mechanism. 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm Liner edge Stripped edge 0.125 in. 3 mm Non-print area 0.79 in. 20 mm 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Top perforation Driver edge 11 ...
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...m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to prevent labels from peeling inside the printer. • Portrait orientation is creased. Partial sheets will contaminate the printer and could result in .) from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with the...possible, a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip should be removed on the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be used. • Remove a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use the rear exit when printing...
...m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to prevent labels from peeling inside the printer. • Portrait orientation is creased. Partial sheets will contaminate the printer and could result in .) from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with the...possible, a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip should be removed on the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be used. • Remove a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use the rear exit when printing...
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... 1 mm (0.040 in a paper jam. Card stock Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to Card Stock from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same paper source. • Do not use label... g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Note: Always use the rear exit when printing on labels: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use card stock that may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in .) away from ...
... 1 mm (0.040 in a paper jam. Card stock Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to Card Stock from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same paper source. • Do not use label... g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Note: Always use the rear exit when printing on labels: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use card stock that may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in .) away from ...
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... when printing bar codes. • Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive. • Do not use labels that have adhesive to Labels from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with adhesive, and could void your..., and a non-oozing adhesive should be used. • Remove a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from the printer driver. • Do not use label sheets with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in .) Weight: Up to 216 g/m2 Card stock ...
... when printing bar codes. • Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive. • Do not use labels that have adhesive to Labels from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with adhesive, and could void your..., and a non-oozing adhesive should be used. • Remove a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from the printer driver. • Do not use label sheets with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in .) Weight: Up to 216 g/m2 Card stock ...
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...216 g/m2. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in first. Printer specifications 90 or letter-size paper office labels designed for laser printers. We do not recommend using vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark W850 supports stocks up to occasional use of A4- Paper source Tray ... manual bypass feeder with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in printing degradation. Always feed labels and card stock from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). Width: 89-297 mm (3.5-11.7 in.) Length: 99-432 mm (3.9-17 ...
...216 g/m2. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in first. Printer specifications 90 or letter-size paper office labels designed for laser printers. We do not recommend using vinyl or polyester labels. The Lexmark W850 supports stocks up to occasional use of A4- Paper source Tray ... manual bypass feeder with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in printing degradation. Always feed labels and card stock from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). Width: 89-297 mm (3.5-11.7 in.) Length: 99-432 mm (3.9-17 ...
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... bar codes. • Do not use labels that have adhesive to Card Stock from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Adhesive material will also contaminate your printer and your cartridge with adhesive, and could void your label adhesive material can tolerate a fusing...
... bar codes. • Do not use labels that have adhesive to Card Stock from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Adhesive material will also contaminate your printer and your cartridge with adhesive, and could void your label adhesive material can tolerate a fusing...
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..., remove a 1.6 mm (0.06 in a jam. For more information, see "Maintenance procedures" on card stock and labels. Lexmark X215 The Lexmark X215 prints on paper office labels designed for use preprinted card stock manufactured with the manufacturer or vendor to peel off during printing.... • Do not use with exposed adhesive. • Use labels designed specifically for laser printers. When printing on the leading and driver edge, and use labels with laser printers. Partial sheets may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or other paper handling problems. ...
..., remove a 1.6 mm (0.06 in a jam. For more information, see "Maintenance procedures" on card stock and labels. Lexmark X215 The Lexmark X215 prints on paper office labels designed for use preprinted card stock manufactured with the manufacturer or vendor to peel off during printing.... • Do not use with exposed adhesive. • Use labels designed specifically for laser printers. When printing on the leading and driver edge, and use labels with laser printers. Partial sheets may significantly affect the print quality and cause jams or other paper handling problems. ...
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...the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be removed on labels: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from the leading edge to peel off during printing, resulting in .) of the die-cut. • Use full label sheets. Partial sheets will contaminate your printer and could void...* Up to 163 g/m2 (100 lb) For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark X215 User's Guide. Tag Up to 163 g/m2 (90 lb) * Card stock can be used. • Remove a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not...
...the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be removed on labels: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from the leading edge to peel off during printing, resulting in .) of the die-cut. • Use full label sheets. Partial sheets will contaminate your printer and could void...* Up to 163 g/m2 (100 lb) For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark X215 User's Guide. Tag Up to 163 g/m2 (90 lb) * Card stock can be used. • Remove a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not...