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...lexmark.com). Interface connection Lets the printer work with all computer software programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation. • Compatible with a compatible interface. The internal serial interface (RS-232) is optional. Software compatibility • Compatible with all computers with Okidata MICROLINE emulation (option must be installed). Available for 2480/2481 printers... only. About your computer" on the Bar code function, refer to your printer Features and functions (continued) ...
...lexmark.com). Interface connection Lets the printer work with all computer software programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation. • Compatible with a compatible interface. The internal serial interface (RS-232) is optional. Software compatibility • Compatible with all computers with Okidata MICROLINE emulation (option must be installed). Available for 2480/2481 printers... only. About your computer" on the Bar code function, refer to your printer Features and functions (continued) ...
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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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... 2400 series support most, but not all, of the printer's capabilities. Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode If your Forms Printer 2480/2481 has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your application software 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...
... 2400 series support most, but not all, of the printer's capabilities. Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode If your Forms Printer 2480/2481 has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your application software 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...
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... buttons to the next Top-Of-Form. Layer 1 operator panel buttons Press this button: When you press and hold LineFeed, the paper advances 5 micro movements and then goes into continuous mode. LineFeed Advance the paper one of the resident font styles: 2480/2481 • FastDft • Draft... functions may not work when data is being processed and the printer is online (Ready light is Off). If you want to parked position. Tear Off Alternate paper between Tractor 1 and Tractor 2, if the optional Tractor 2 is installed. Font Notes: • Repeatedly pressing the Font button rotates ...
... buttons to the next Top-Of-Form. Layer 1 operator panel buttons Press this button: When you press and hold LineFeed, the paper advances 5 micro movements and then goes into continuous mode. LineFeed Advance the paper one of the resident font styles: 2480/2481 • FastDft • Draft... functions may not work when data is being processed and the printer is online (Ready light is Off). If you want to parked position. Tear Off Alternate paper between Tractor 1 and Tractor 2, if the optional Tractor 2 is installed. Font Notes: • Repeatedly pressing the Font button rotates ...
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... On. Operator panel Layer 1 operator panel lights Light Light status What it means Power On The printer is selected. Blinking The printer is out of paper. Blinking The printer is receiving data. Font On You (or your software application from changing the font you selected on...panel buttons to print. Tractor 2 On Tractor 2 is activated. (The optional Tractor 2 Feeder must be installed.) Paper Out Off Paper is loaded in the printer. On A printer error occurred. Understanding the operator panel lights The following table describes the light patterns on page 31. 27
... On. Operator panel Layer 1 operator panel lights Light Light status What it means Power On The printer is selected. Blinking The printer is out of paper. Blinking The printer is receiving data. Font On You (or your software application from changing the font you selected on...panel buttons to print. Tractor 2 On Tractor 2 is activated. (The optional Tractor 2 Feeder must be installed.) Paper Out Off Paper is loaded in the printer. On A printer error occurred. Understanding the operator panel lights The following table describes the light patterns on page 31. 27
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Locking/unlocking the operator panel To restrict the use the feature to unload continuous forms from the printer while you switch tractor feeders, tear off excess paper. 30 Operator panel Selecting Tractor mode If you installed the optional Tractor 2 Feeder, you can press Tractor to just the Start/Stop, ...the normal tractor feeder and the Tractor 2 Feeder. You can lock the operator panel. Use the Load/Unload feature to load continuous forms into the printer when the paper path is in the push position. The Tractor 2 light comes On when the Tractor 2 Feeder is locked, the...
Locking/unlocking the operator panel To restrict the use the feature to unload continuous forms from the printer while you switch tractor feeders, tear off excess paper. 30 Operator panel Selecting Tractor mode If you installed the optional Tractor 2 Feeder, you can press Tractor to just the Start/Stop, ...the normal tractor feeder and the Tractor 2 Feeder. You can lock the operator panel. Use the Load/Unload feature to load continuous forms into the printer when the paper path is in the push position. The Tractor 2 light comes On when the Tractor 2 Feeder is locked, the...
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Tractor positions 33 To view an illustration of the tractor positions and paper paths available, see "Paper paths for the push tractor" on page 47. Left latching lever Pin Left tractor door Left locking lever Rubber tractor stop You can install the tractor unit in the push tractor position or the pull tractor position. 3 Changing tractor positions This section describes how to change the tractor unit position.This a tractor unit.
Tractor positions 33 To view an illustration of the tractor positions and paper paths available, see "Paper paths for the push tractor" on page 47. Left latching lever Pin Left tractor door Left locking lever Rubber tractor stop You can install the tractor unit in the push tractor position or the pull tractor position. 3 Changing tractor positions This section describes how to change the tractor unit position.This a tractor unit.
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Front cover Push tractor position 34 Tractor positions This position lets you use the Tear Off feature of the printer, which is the push tractor position. Push tractor position The printer is shipped with the tractor unit installed at the front of the printer.
Front cover Push tractor position 34 Tractor positions This position lets you use the Tear Off feature of the printer, which is the push tractor position. Push tractor position The printer is shipped with the tractor unit installed at the front of the printer.
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Pull tractor position Front cover 35 Tractor positions Pull tractor position When the tractor unit is installed at the top of the printer, it functions as a pull tractor and supports front and bottom paper loading.
Pull tractor position Front cover 35 Tractor positions Pull tractor position When the tractor unit is installed at the top of the printer, it functions as a pull tractor and supports front and bottom paper loading.
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Installing the pull tractor 1 Remove the ribbon access cover. 2 Turn the tractor unit around so that the latching levers are upright, facing you. 3 Place the tractor against the back slant of your printer along the tractor guides. 38 Tractor positions
Installing the pull tractor 1 Remove the ribbon access cover. 2 Turn the tractor unit around so that the latching levers are upright, facing you. 3 Place the tractor against the back slant of your printer along the tractor guides. 38 Tractor positions
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Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, refer to the documentation shipped with your option for paper loading instructions. 46 Loading paper Loading continuous forms You can load continuous paper utilizing four different paper paths, depending on whether you have the push tractor installed or the pull tractor installed.
Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, refer to the documentation shipped with your option for paper loading instructions. 46 Loading paper Loading continuous forms You can load continuous paper utilizing four different paper paths, depending on whether you have the push tractor installed or the pull tractor installed.
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... have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, refer to set Top-Of-Form. They are placed one at a time into the manual feeder. Loading a cut form or envelope Cut forms can be a single sheet, an envelope, or a multiple-part form. Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is ...turned Off or runs out of paper when using the pull tractor. 19 Make sure the printer is online (Ready light is On ...
... have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, refer to set Top-Of-Form. They are placed one at a time into the manual feeder. Loading a cut form or envelope Cut forms can be a single sheet, an envelope, or a multiple-part form. Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is ...turned Off or runs out of paper when using the pull tractor. 19 Make sure the printer is online (Ready light is On ...
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...continued) Note: Available for the 2480/2481 printers only. Tractor Lets you installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder, turn the Auto Sheet Feeder setting On to automatically load paper into the manual feed tray, the printer automatically loads the paper to the current Top-Of-Form. • When set to On..., paper is installed. Auto Cut Sheet Load • When set to Off, press FormFeed to load paper...
...continued) Note: Available for the 2480/2481 printers only. Tractor Lets you installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder, turn the Auto Sheet Feeder setting On to automatically load paper into the manual feed tray, the printer automatically loads the paper to the current Top-Of-Form. • When set to On..., paper is installed. Auto Cut Sheet Load • When set to Off, press FormFeed to load paper...
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...commands are similar to Off, the printer operates with added capabilities. Use AGM Alternate Graphics mode, available only on 2480/2481 printers, enables compatibility with the Epson ...LQ570/LQ1070. Use Table Select Table Select lets you use the high-resolution 24-wire graphics commands. Select between IBM mode and Epson mode. Use Pro-III mode Proprinter III, available only on 2490/2491 printers...used with the Proprinter III. • When set to On, the printer emulates a Proprinter III. • When set to those used in ...
...commands are similar to Off, the printer operates with added capabilities. Use AGM Alternate Graphics mode, available only on 2480/2481 printers, enables compatibility with the Epson ...LQ570/LQ1070. Use Table Select Table Select lets you use the high-resolution 24-wire graphics commands. Select between IBM mode and Epson mode. Use Pro-III mode Proprinter III, available only on 2490/2491 printers...used with the Proprinter III. • When set to On, the printer emulates a Proprinter III. • When set to those used in ...
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... by Epson FX850/FX1050: • Japan • Norway • Denmark II • Korea (2480/2481 printers only) • Spain II • Latin America • Legal Okidata Emulation Use 7 or 8 Bit Graphics Note: Only appears if optional Okidata emulation is installed. Using Setup mode Emulation options (continued) Use these menu options When you want...
... by Epson FX850/FX1050: • Japan • Norway • Denmark II • Korea (2480/2481 printers only) • Spain II • Latin America • Legal Okidata Emulation Use 7 or 8 Bit Graphics Note: Only appears if optional Okidata emulation is installed. Using Setup mode Emulation options (continued) Use these menu options When you want...
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Using Setup mode Interface menu options Your computer and printer settings must match. Honor Init • Enable honors the init signal on the parallel port. • Disable ignores the init signal on the parallel port. ...;1 •2 Protocol* • XON/XOFF • MultiXON/XOFF • DTR Pacing * Only appears if serial interface option is installed). Interface options Use these menu options When you want to ... Interface Automatically select the printer interface Use the parallel cable Use the USB cable Use the serial cable (only appears if optional serial...
Using Setup mode Interface menu options Your computer and printer settings must match. Honor Init • Enable honors the init signal on the parallel port. • Disable ignores the init signal on the parallel port. ...;1 •2 Protocol* • XON/XOFF • MultiXON/XOFF • DTR Pacing * Only appears if serial interface option is installed). Interface options Use these menu options When you want to ... Interface Automatically select the printer interface Use the parallel cable Use the USB cable Use the serial cable (only appears if optional serial...
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... mm (2.5 in.) 63 mm (2.5 in.) Envelopes 241 mm (9.5 in.) N/A 152 mm (6.0 in.) N/A Note: When the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, the maximum width of a cut form is 215 mm (8.5 in .) Maximum Minimum Weight 90 g/m2 N/A (24 lb) 90 g/m2 N/A (24 lb) 65 g/m2 N/A (16 lb) 56 g/m2 N/A ...(15 lb) 90 g/m2 (24 lb) 75 g/m2 (20 lb) Supplies 109 If you installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder, or the Tractor 2 Feeder, ...
... mm (2.5 in.) 63 mm (2.5 in.) Envelopes 241 mm (9.5 in.) N/A 152 mm (6.0 in.) N/A Note: When the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, the maximum width of a cut form is 215 mm (8.5 in .) Maximum Minimum Weight 90 g/m2 N/A (24 lb) 90 g/m2 N/A (24 lb) 65 g/m2 N/A (16 lb) 56 g/m2 N/A ...(15 lb) 90 g/m2 (24 lb) 75 g/m2 (20 lb) Supplies 109 If you installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder, or the Tractor 2 Feeder, ...
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...Windows programs, most fonts are bitmapped (graphics) and override the printer Font or Pitch Lock. c If the PrinterTest fails with no options installed, call service. For more information, see "Selecting or locking a font" on the printer, does a different software application run correctly? Select a resident font... If the PrinterTest fails with an option installed, try removing the option. 7 Is the Font or Pitch selected from the back of the printer. b Disconnect the printer cable from the operator panel not printing or is in the printer cable or your software application from the ...
...Windows programs, most fonts are bitmapped (graphics) and override the printer Font or Pitch Lock. c If the PrinterTest fails with no options installed, call service. For more information, see "Selecting or locking a font" on the printer, does a different software application run correctly? Select a resident font... If the PrinterTest fails with an option installed, try removing the option. 7 Is the Font or Pitch selected from the back of the printer. b Disconnect the printer cable from the operator panel not printing or is in the printer cable or your software application from the ...
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.... Use trace mode to exit this mode. 116 Troubleshooting Running the Printer Test produces a test printout that are installed 2 Turn the printer Off. 3 Press and hold Tractor while you turn the printer On. 4 Release Tractor when the lights go out. 5 Turn the printer Off and back On to help diagnose software/driver problems. To enter...
.... Use trace mode to exit this mode. 116 Troubleshooting Running the Printer Test produces a test printout that are installed 2 Turn the printer Off. 3 Press and hold Tractor while you turn the printer On. 4 Release Tractor when the lights go out. 5 Turn the printer Off and back On to help diagnose software/driver problems. To enter...
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... sure the carrier packing tape has been removed. 6 With the printer On, run the Printer Test. The different patterns and combinations of lights provide you with the following table. Note: If you installed the optional Tractor 2 Feeder and you are printing continuous forms, make sure the paper select lever is a power supply problem. Troubleshooting...
... sure the carrier packing tape has been removed. 6 With the printer On, run the Printer Test. The different patterns and combinations of lights provide you with the following table. Note: If you installed the optional Tractor 2 Feeder and you are printing continuous forms, make sure the paper select lever is a power supply problem. Troubleshooting...