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... must be installed). 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. Available for 2480/2481 printers only. For... • EAN 13 • PostNet For more information, see "Connecting the printer to the Technical Reference (www.lexmark.com). About your computer" on the Bar code function, refer to your printer Features and functions (continued) Features/functions All models Bar code function These bar ...
... must be installed). 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. Available for 2480/2481 printers only. For... • EAN 13 • PostNet For more information, see "Connecting the printer to the Technical Reference (www.lexmark.com). About your computer" on the Bar code function, refer to your printer Features and functions (continued) Features/functions All models Bar code function These bar ...
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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 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.
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... other than the 2400 series support most, but not all, of the printer's capabilities. About your printer The printer driver you select for more information. 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 your software application must match the emulation mode...
... other than the 2400 series support most, but not all, of the printer's capabilities. About your printer The printer driver you select for more information. 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 your software application must match the emulation mode...
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...installed. Note: Printer must be lost when the printer is powered Off and back On. • Prestige • Gothic • Presentor • Orator • Script • Draft • FastDft Note: Some functions may not work when data is being processed and the printer... is online (Ready light is Off). LineFeed Advance the paper one of the resident font styles: 2480/2481 •...printer tasks and change printer settings. If you continue pressing Font through the printer font selections. Tear Off Alternate paper between Tear Off and Top-Of-Form...
...installed. Note: Printer must be lost when the printer is powered Off and back On. • Prestige • Gothic • Presentor • Orator • Script • Draft • FastDft Note: Some functions may not work when data is being processed and the printer... is online (Ready light is Off). LineFeed Advance the paper one of the resident font styles: 2480/2481 •...printer tasks and change printer settings. If you continue pressing Font through the printer font selections. Tear Off Alternate paper between Tear Off and Top-Of-Form...
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... 2 is activated. (The optional Tractor 2 Feeder must be installed.) Paper Out Off Paper is disabled, restricting the use of panel buttons to print. Padlock On The operator panel is loaded in the printer. On A printer error occurred. Off If all font lights are Off, then ...information, see "Selecting or locking a font" on the operator panel. Blinking The printer is out of the printer's resident fonts. Font Lock On Font Lock is offline. Off The printer is active and prevents your software application) selected one of paper. Operator panel Layer ...
... 2 is activated. (The optional Tractor 2 Feeder must be installed.) Paper Out Off Paper is disabled, restricting the use of panel buttons to print. Padlock On The operator panel is loaded in the printer. On A printer error occurred. Off If all font lights are Off, then ...information, see "Selecting or locking a font" on the operator panel. Blinking The printer is out of the printer's resident fonts. Font Lock On Font Lock is offline. Off The printer is active and prevents your software application) selected one of paper. Operator panel Layer ...
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... the paper path is in the push position. Selecting Tractor mode If you installed the optional Tractor 2 Feeder, you print on pag e46. Use the Load/Unload feature to unload continuous forms from the printer while you can lock the operator panel. For information, see "Changing tractor ... when the Tractor 2 Feeder is locked, the padlock light comes On. 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Press and hold Load/Unload and Tractor while turning the printer On. For information, see "Loading continuous forms" on either a cut form or envelope. When the panel is selected. You can also use of...
... the paper path is in the push position. Selecting Tractor mode If you installed the optional Tractor 2 Feeder, you print on pag e46. Use the Load/Unload feature to unload continuous forms from the printer while you can lock the operator panel. For information, see "Changing tractor ... when the Tractor 2 Feeder is locked, the padlock light comes On. 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Press and hold Load/Unload and Tractor while turning the printer On. For information, see "Loading continuous forms" on either a cut form or envelope. When the panel is selected. You can also use of...
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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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Note: If you 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. If not, press Start/Stop until the Ready light is On solid). Loading a cut form or envelope Cut forms can be a single sheet, an envelope, or..., Micro ↑, or Micro ↓ to move the paper to the Top-Of-Form. 18 Press Set TOF to the documentation shipped with your option for paper loading instructions. 72 Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is turned Off or runs out of paper when using the pull tractor. 19...
Note: If you 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. If not, press Start/Stop until the Ready light is On solid). Loading a cut form or envelope Cut forms can be a single sheet, an envelope, or..., Micro ↑, or Micro ↓ to move the paper to the Top-Of-Form. 18 Press Set TOF to the documentation shipped with your option for paper loading instructions. 72 Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is turned Off or runs out of paper when using the pull tractor. 19...
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...is installed. Form Length You may set to the Tear Offbar. Auto Cut Sheet Load • When set the form length (in lines per page) from 12 cpi to the current Top-Of-Form. • When set the default. Character options 20-Pitch (continued) Note: Available for the 2480/2481 printers ...only. This setting enables or disables the 20-pitch mode, and provides compatibility with other IBM printers. • When set to Enable, switching...
...is installed. Form Length You may set to the Tear Offbar. Auto Cut Sheet Load • When set the form length (in lines per page) from 12 cpi to the current Top-Of-Form. • When set the default. Character options 20-Pitch (continued) Note: Available for the 2480/2481 printers ...only. This setting enables or disables the 20-pitch mode, and provides compatibility with other IBM printers. • When set to Enable, switching...
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... these menu options Emulation Selection IBM mode Epson mode When you installed an OKI option, OKI is also listed. Select between IBM mode and Epson mode. Use AGM Alternate Graphics mode, available only on 2480/2481 printers, enables compatibility with the Proprinter III. • When set to... On, the printer emulates a Proprinter III. • When set to Off, the printer operates with the Epson LQ570/LQ1070. Use Table Select Table Select...
... these menu options Emulation Selection IBM mode Epson mode When you installed an OKI option, OKI is also listed. Select between IBM mode and Epson mode. Use AGM Alternate Graphics mode, available only on 2480/2481 printers, enables compatibility with the Proprinter III. • When set to... On, the printer emulates a Proprinter III. • When set to Off, the printer operates with the Epson LQ570/LQ1070. Use Table Select Table Select...
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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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... • Odd • Even Stop Bits* •1 •2 Protocol* • XON/XOFF • MultiXON/XOFF • DTR Pacing * Only appears if serial interface option is installed). Interface Automatically select the printer interface Use the parallel cable Use the USB cable Use the serial cable (only appears if optional serial interface is...
... • Odd • Even Stop Bits* •1 •2 Protocol* • XON/XOFF • MultiXON/XOFF • DTR Pacing * Only appears if serial interface option is installed). Interface Automatically select the printer interface Use the parallel cable Use the USB cable Use the serial cable (only appears if optional serial interface is...
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... Sheet Feeder, or the Tractor 2 Feeder, see the manual included with that option. Paper specifications The following table shows paper specifications without an optional feeder installed. Page length Maximum 559 mm 559 mm N/A N/A (22.0 in.) (22.0 in.) 152 mm (6.0 in.) Minimum 76 mm (3.0 in.) 76 ...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...
... Sheet Feeder, or the Tractor 2 Feeder, see the manual included with that option. Paper specifications The following table shows paper specifications without an optional feeder installed. Page length Maximum 559 mm 559 mm N/A N/A (22.0 in.) (22.0 in.) 152 mm (6.0 in.) Minimum 76 mm (3.0 in.) 76 ...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...
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... your software application from the operator panel. 8 Is the problem outside the printer? c Run the Printer Test. b 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. a Turn the printer Off. d Run the test procedures for your software application. For more...
... your software application from the operator panel. 8 Is the problem outside the printer? c Run the Printer Test. b 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. a Turn the printer Off. d Run the test procedures for your software application. For more...
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...exit this mode. 116 Troubleshooting Running the printer test 1 Make sure paper and the ribbon cartridge 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.... To enter trace mode: 1 Make sure paper and the ribbon cartridge are sent to your computer. Testing the printer Each time you stop the printer. Running the Printer Test produces a test printout that are installed 2 Turn the printer Off. 3 Press and hold LineFeed while you turn the...
...exit this mode. 116 Troubleshooting Running the printer test 1 Make sure paper and the ribbon cartridge 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.... To enter trace mode: 1 Make sure paper and the ribbon cartridge are sent to your computer. Testing the printer Each time you stop the printer. Running the Printer Test produces a test printout that are installed 2 Turn the printer Off. 3 Press and hold LineFeed while you turn the...
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..., run the Printer Test. Note: If you installed the optional Tractor 2 Feeder and you need to be printed. Troubleshooting 118 Checking the printer status Observe the operator panel lights and compare their status with information about the condition of your printer and whether you are printing continuous forms, make sure the paper select lever is...
..., run the Printer Test. Note: If you installed the optional Tractor 2 Feeder and you need to be printed. Troubleshooting 118 Checking the printer status Observe the operator panel lights and compare their status with information about the condition of your printer and whether you are printing continuous forms, make sure the paper select lever is...