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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. About your Windows and DOS application software Windows-based applications If you are in the readme.1st file included in the download package. 17 Setting up your printer Connecting the serial cable For installation and connection instructions, see the optional serial interface manual.
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. About your Windows and DOS application software Windows-based applications If you are in the readme.1st file included in the download package. 17 Setting up your printer Connecting the serial cable For installation and connection instructions, see the optional serial interface manual.
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... 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 Printer Series™ II 5 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter™ III 6 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter II 7 IBM ExecJet™ Printer Model 4072 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2490/2491 users: 1 Forms Printer 2490/2491 2 Forms Printer 2390 plus/2391 plus 3 2390 plus...
... 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 Printer Series™ II 5 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter™ III 6 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter II 7 IBM ExecJet™ Printer Model 4072 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2490/2491 users: 1 Forms Printer 2490/2491 2 Forms Printer 2390 plus/2391 plus 3 2390 plus...
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... for your printer. Printer drivers other than the 2400 series support most, but not all, of the printer's capabilities. Using Epson emulation mode If your Forms printer is set to Epson emulation, select a printer from your application software in your software application must match the emulation mode you select in the following preferred order: For Forms Printer 2480/2481 users...
... for your printer. Printer drivers other than the 2400 series support most, but not all, of the printer's capabilities. Using Epson emulation mode If your Forms printer is set to Epson emulation, select a printer from your application software in your software application must match the emulation mode you select in the following preferred order: For Forms Printer 2480/2481 users...
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...; You selected the appropriate emulation mode for your Windows and DOS application software" on pag e30. 115 Troubleshooting Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for Start/Stop, LineFeed, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload? For more information, see "Setting up your...
...; You selected the appropriate emulation mode for your Windows and DOS application software" on pag e30. 115 Troubleshooting Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for Start/Stop, LineFeed, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload? For more information, see "Setting up your...
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...Power-On Self Test. Printing continues until you turn the printer On. 4 Release LineFeed when printing starts. You can run the Printer Test with or without the printer being connected to the printer. 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. Running the Printer Test produces a test printout...
...Power-On Self Test. Printing continues until you turn the printer On. 4 Release LineFeed when printing starts. You can run the Printer Test with or without the printer being connected to the printer. 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. Running the Printer Test produces a test printout...
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Action • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is using bitmapped (graphic) fonts. Reset forms thickness lever. See "Setting the forms thickness lever" on page 31. • Your software is selected. application manual. If ...is wrong; Software application problem. • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is incorrect, or Forms are jamming overprinting occurs. between printing surface and the printhead. margin. Line spacing is selected. Problem with the ...
Action • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is using bitmapped (graphic) fonts. Reset forms thickness lever. See "Setting the forms thickness lever" on page 31. • Your software is selected. application manual. If ...is wrong; Software application problem. • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is incorrect, or Forms are jamming overprinting occurs. between printing surface and the printhead. margin. Line spacing is selected. Problem with the ...
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... thickness lever" on page 142. left grounded or shielded is set See "Setting the forms printing but doesn't print; ends. • Wrong driver in software. • Select the correct driver. Troubleshooting 133 too high for more information. • Printer ribbon is correctly installed and securely snapped down on page 113 for the type of...
... thickness lever" on page 142. left grounded or shielded is set See "Setting the forms printing but doesn't print; ends. • Wrong driver in software. • Select the correct driver. Troubleshooting 133 too high for more information. • Printer ribbon is correctly installed and securely snapped down on page 113 for the type of...
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...goes Off, the operator panel is not selected. Printer beeps when using Printer is correctly connected at both the printer and computer power switches Off. Problem Print test works, but printer does not print when attached to use . Make sure the printer cable is in the set Tear Micro ↑...; or Micro ↓. Make sure you are trying to Auto or the port you have selected the correct printer driver. Operator panel is locked (Padlock light is noisy. Set to use . Close the operator panel. Close the cover. Software application problem. ...
...goes Off, the operator panel is not selected. Printer beeps when using Printer is correctly connected at both the printer and computer power switches Off. Problem Print test works, but printer does not print when attached to use . Make sure the printer cable is in the set Tear Micro ↑...; or Micro ↓. Make sure you are trying to Auto or the port you have selected the correct printer driver. Operator panel is locked (Padlock light is noisy. Set to use . Close the operator panel. Close the cover. Software application problem. ...
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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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... at leading edge 279.4 mm (11 in.) at driver edge 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at leading edge 279.4 mm (11 in .) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or of the die-cuts of adhesive stringers. The following table for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as ...a variety of face stock, liner, and adhesive materials. See the following diagram shows a recommended label design for stripped edge matrix guidelines. For best results, do not print within 2.3 mm (0.090 in .) at driver edge Using cut labels ...
... at leading edge 279.4 mm (11 in.) at driver edge 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at leading edge 279.4 mm (11 in .) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or of the die-cuts of adhesive stringers. The following table for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as ...a variety of face stock, liner, and adhesive materials. See the following diagram shows a recommended label design for stripped edge matrix guidelines. For best results, do not print within 2.3 mm (0.090 in .) at driver edge Using cut labels ...
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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 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 .
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... sheet product. • This construction requires a stripped edge matrix. The following diagram shows a recommended label 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 in. 279.4 mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Non-... 20-lb xerographic bond paper. Labels 27 Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of the printer.
... sheet product. • This construction requires a stripped edge matrix. The following diagram shows a recommended label 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 in. 279.4 mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Non-... 20-lb xerographic bond paper. Labels 27 Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of the printer.
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...: 100-400* Sheffield * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. 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 use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the..., and a non-oozing adhesive should be removed on card stock. It may cause labels to Labels 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 sheets ...
...: 100-400* Sheffield * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. 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 use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the..., and a non-oozing adhesive should be removed on card stock. It may cause labels to Labels 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 sheets ...
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... a non-oozing adhesive should be used. We recommend zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.040 in.) away from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use label sheets that have exposed adhesive. • For the multipurpose feeder, load labels ..., use label sheets with the recommended print side facedown. Partial sheets may contaminate the printer. When printing on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with paper or ...
... a non-oozing adhesive should be used. We recommend zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.040 in.) away from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use label sheets that have exposed adhesive. • For the multipurpose feeder, load labels ..., use label sheets with the recommended print side facedown. Partial sheets may contaminate the printer. When printing on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with paper or ...
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... printing on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to Card Stock from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with adhesive, and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. • Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 180°C (356°F) without sealing, excessive... square inch (psi). • Do not print within 1 mm (0.040 in.) of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.040 in.) away from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive. • Do not use label ...
... printing on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to Card Stock from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with adhesive, and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. • Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 180°C (356°F) without sealing, excessive... square inch (psi). • Do not print within 1 mm (0.040 in.) of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.040 in.) away from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive. • Do not use label ...
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... result in printing degradation. The Lexmark W850 supports stocks up to 0.25 mm Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. We do not recommend using vinyl or polyester labels. Always feed labels and card stock from the printer driver. • Use standard-size ...products (either A4 or Letter). The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. or letter-size paper office labels designed for laser printers. Lexmark W850 Limit label printing to ...
... result in printing degradation. The Lexmark W850 supports stocks up to 0.25 mm Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. We do not recommend using vinyl or polyester labels. Always feed labels and card stock from the printer driver. • Use standard-size ...products (either A4 or Letter). The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. or letter-size paper office labels designed for laser printers. Lexmark W850 Limit label printing to ...
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... wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged. • Do not load a sheet of the adhesive is creased. Adhesive material will also contaminate your printer and your cartridge with chemicals that have exposed adhesive. • Do not use labels that is not possible, a 3-mm (0.125-in first...• Remove a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip from the leading edge to Card Stock from the backing sheet or are separating from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with adhesive, and could void your label adhesive material can tolerate a fusing temperature of 180...
... wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged. • Do not load a sheet of the adhesive is creased. Adhesive material will also contaminate your printer and your cartridge with chemicals that have exposed adhesive. • Do not use labels that is not possible, a 3-mm (0.125-in first...• Remove a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip from the leading edge to Card Stock from the backing sheet or are separating from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with adhesive, and could void your label adhesive material can tolerate a fusing temperature of 180...
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Check with the manufacturer or vendor to verify that may contaminate the printer. When printing on card stock: • Make sure the Paper Type is recommended. Lexmark X215 The Lexmark X215 prints on page 13. Card stock and labels must be fed only from edges is Card Stock...Note: To minimize curl, us the rear exit when printing on the leading and driver edge, and use preprinted card stock manufactured with laser printers. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the printer and cartridge warranties. • Do not use with chemicals that the labels can ...
Check with the manufacturer or vendor to verify that may contaminate the printer. When printing on card stock: • Make sure the Paper Type is recommended. Lexmark X215 The Lexmark X215 prints on page 13. Card stock and labels must be fed only from edges is Card Stock...Note: To minimize curl, us the rear exit when printing on the leading and driver edge, and use preprinted card stock manufactured with laser printers. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the printer and cartridge warranties. • Do not use with chemicals that the labels can ...
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... the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the label. • Do not use label sheets that can be fed only from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use with adhesive, and could result in printing degradation. Weight: Up to...-11.7 in.) Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond) Thickness: Up to 163 g/m2 (100 lb) For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark X215 User's Guide. Overview of card stock support Card stock Paper source Index Bristol Manual bypass feeder* Up to 163 g/m2 (90 lb) * Card stock...
... the label, of the perforations, or between die-cuts of the label. • Do not use label sheets that can be fed only from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use with adhesive, and could result in printing degradation. Weight: Up to...-11.7 in.) Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond) Thickness: Up to 163 g/m2 (100 lb) For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark X215 User's Guide. Overview of card stock support Card stock Paper source Index Bristol Manual bypass feeder* Up to 163 g/m2 (90 lb) * Card stock...