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... tractor 23 Loading cut forms...28 Loading a cut form or envelope manually ...28 Aligning the left margin ...30 Setting Top-of-Form...31 Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in push mode 31 Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in pull mode 32 Setting Top-Of-Form for a cut form or an envelope ...32... Setting Top-Of-Form in a macro ...33 Paper and specialty media guide 34 Paper types and sizes supported by the printer...34 ...
... tractor 23 Loading cut forms...28 Loading a cut form or envelope manually ...28 Aligning the left margin ...30 Setting Top-of-Form...31 Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in push mode 31 Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in pull mode 32 Setting Top-Of-Form for a cut form or an envelope ...32... Setting Top-Of-Form in a macro ...33 Paper and specialty media guide 34 Paper types and sizes supported by the printer...34 ...
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Learning about the printer 5 Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. and 24-wire narrow- Printer front view 1 2 A 3 8 7 6 5 4 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 Control panel Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- and wide-carriage models.
Learning about the printer 5 Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. and 24-wire narrow- Printer front view 1 2 A 3 8 7 6 5 4 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 Control panel Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- and wide-carriage models.
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...buttons only, thus limiting the potential that untrained operators may accidentally change forms settings Ribbon cartridge Contains the inked fabric ribbon Printer tests • Power-on Self Test • Printer test page-Determines whether your machine has print problems • Demonstration...and symbols corresponding to enhance flexibility when using different styles of pre-printed forms. Manual front loading for cut sheets Enables printing on the Lexmark Web site at the perforation • Assists in tearing non-perforated forms • Reduces the amount of 5 • UPC-A •...
...buttons only, thus limiting the potential that untrained operators may accidentally change forms settings Ribbon cartridge Contains the inked fabric ribbon Printer tests • Power-on Self Test • Printer test page-Determines whether your machine has print problems • Demonstration...and symbols corresponding to enhance flexibility when using different styles of pre-printed forms. Manual front loading for cut sheets Enables printing on the Lexmark Web site at the perforation • Assists in tearing non-perforated forms • Reduces the amount of 5 • UPC-A •...
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... tractor In these examples, the tractor pushes the paper from the front or the rear of a continuous form to the Tear Off position Note: On is set the Tear Off function to automatic or manual by adjusting the Auto Tear Off Setting in the Setup menu or from the front or the... bottom of the printer. Front loading paper Rear loading paper Paper paths for the push tractor In these examples...
... tractor In these examples, the tractor pushes the paper from the front or the rear of a continuous form to the Tear Off position Note: On is set the Tear Off function to automatic or manual by adjusting the Auto Tear Off Setting in the Setup menu or from the front or the... bottom of the printer. Front loading paper Rear loading paper Paper paths for the push tractor In these examples...
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... paper select lever up to the position. 6 Open the manual feeder. Loading cut form or envelope manually Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, see the documentation that came with the option, for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. 3 If...
... paper select lever up to the position. 6 Open the manual feeder. Loading cut form or envelope manually Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, see the documentation that came with the option, for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. 3 If...
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..., press Start/Stop until the Ready light is on solid. You can manually change the first print position at one of these instructions, the tractor is indicated by locating the [A symbol on the printer. 1 2 1 Tractor (in this chapter: • "Loading continuous forms using the push tractor" on page 17 • "Front loading continuous...
..., press Start/Stop until the Ready light is on solid. You can manually change the first print position at one of these instructions, the tractor is indicated by locating the [A symbol on the printer. 1 2 1 Tractor (in this chapter: • "Loading continuous forms using the push tractor" on page 17 • "Front loading continuous...
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... off . Setting Top-Of-Form for a cut form or an envelope Top-Of-Form can range from minus one inch to plus 22 inches from the top of a cut sheet of paper or an envelope through the manual feeder. • If Auto Cut Sheet is set to On, the printer will move the paper to... the Top-Of-Form position. The Paper Out light blinks if no paper is set to set the...
... off . Setting Top-Of-Form for a cut form or an envelope Top-Of-Form can range from minus one inch to plus 22 inches from the top of a cut sheet of paper or an envelope through the manual feeder. • If Auto Cut Sheet is set to On, the printer will move the paper to... the Top-Of-Form position. The Paper Out light blinks if no paper is set to set the...
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...guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The printer supports paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15-24 lb) and envelope weights of multiple part forms is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in .). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual loading. Paper and specialty media guide 34 ....) to See the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) 0.114 mm (0.0045 in.) Note: For 2580/2581 printers, the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20-24 lb). Length Paper types Single Multiple part Envelopes Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 559 mm (22.0 in.) 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 559 mm (22...
...guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The printer supports paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15-24 lb) and envelope weights of multiple part forms is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in .). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual loading. Paper and specialty media guide 34 ....) to See the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) 0.114 mm (0.0045 in.) Note: For 2580/2581 printers, the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20-24 lb). Length Paper types Single Multiple part Envelopes Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 559 mm (22.0 in.) 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 559 mm (22...
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...and explain the Data options and settings you can manually advance the perforation of 22 inches. • Left Margin This option lets you set the left margin to any inch increment from 0" to 3". • Right Margin This option lets you set the form length (in an inch from 4" to load paper...You can use with the printer: Understanding Setup mode and menu options 43 Note: On is installed. Note: Off is the factory default setting. • Form Length This option lets you have a wide carriage model, the maximum right margin is turned on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. - 437 is ...
...and explain the Data options and settings you can manually advance the perforation of 22 inches. • Left Margin This option lets you set the left margin to any inch increment from 0" to 3". • Right Margin This option lets you set the form length (in an inch from 4" to load paper...You can use with the printer: Understanding Setup mode and menu options 43 Note: On is installed. Note: Off is the factory default setting. • Form Length This option lets you have a wide carriage model, the maximum right margin is turned on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. - 437 is ...
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... 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 Top‑Of‑...
... 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 Top‑Of‑...
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Printer front view 1 2 A 3 8 7 6 5 4 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 Control panel Learning about the printer 7 Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9‑ and 24‑wire narrow‑ and wide‑carriage models. Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated.
Printer front view 1 2 A 3 8 7 6 5 4 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 Control panel Learning about the printer 7 Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9‑ and 24‑wire narrow‑ and wide‑carriage models. Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated.
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Load/Unload Loads and unloads continuous form paper (tractor fed) Macro function The printer has the capability of storing four unique document formats to enhance flexibility when using different styles of pre‑printed forms. Manual front loading for Load/Unload, Tear Off, Font, Setup, Pitch, Macro, and paper movement functions. Pitch lock • Locks...
Load/Unload Loads and unloads continuous form paper (tractor fed) Macro function The printer has the capability of storing four unique document formats to enhance flexibility when using different styles of pre‑printed forms. Manual front loading for Load/Unload, Tear Off, Font, Setup, Pitch, Macro, and paper movement functions. Pitch lock • Locks...
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... Sheet Load is set to On, the paper feeds automatically to the Top‑Of‑Form. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to fit the paper width. Learning about the printer 12 3 Open the manual feeder, and then move the paper select lever to the position. 4 Move the left paper... guide to the right until it stops. 5 Insert a single sheet of the printer. 6 Adjust the right paper guide to Off, press FormFeed. 8 Turn...
... Sheet Load is set to On, the paper feeds automatically to the Top‑Of‑Form. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to fit the paper width. Learning about the printer 12 3 Open the manual feeder, and then move the paper select lever to the position. 4 Move the left paper... guide to the right until it stops. 5 Insert a single sheet of the printer. 6 Adjust the right paper guide to Off, press FormFeed. 8 Turn...
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You can set in Setup mode: • On-Sets the Tear Off function to move a continuous form automatically to the Tear Off position • Off-Lets you move a continuous form manually to the tear off position. Note: The Tear Off function works only when the tractor unit is in the push position, and ...function to automatic or manual by adjusting the Auto Tear Off Setting in the Setup menu or from your program. Loading paper 24 Paper paths Paper paths for the pull tractor In these examples, the tractor pushes the paper from the front or the rear of the printer. Front loading paper ...
You can set in Setup mode: • On-Sets the Tear Off function to move a continuous form automatically to the Tear Off position • Off-Lets you move a continuous form manually to the tear off position. Note: The Tear Off function works only when the tractor unit is in the push position, and ...function to automatic or manual by adjusting the Auto Tear Off Setting in the Setup menu or from your program. Loading paper 24 Paper paths Paper paths for the pull tractor In these examples, the tractor pushes the paper from the front or the rear of the printer. Front loading paper ...
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... select lever up to the position. 6 Open the manual feeder. Loading paper 36 Loading cut form or envelope manually Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, see the documentation that came with the option, for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Make sure the paper path is...
... select lever up to the position. 6 Open the manual feeder. Loading paper 36 Loading cut form or envelope manually Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, see the documentation that came with the option, for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Make sure the paper path is...
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...Start/Stop until the Ready light is on solid. For help, see one inch in your program, the printer begins printing two inches from the left margin. You can manually change the first print position at the left edge of the page. • The location of the ...Continue to the left margin in this chapter: • "Loading continuous forms using the push tractor" on page 25 • "Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractor" on page 28 • "Bottom loading continuous forms using the pull tractor" on page 32 • "Loading a cut form or envelope manually" on the printer.
...Start/Stop until the Ready light is on solid. For help, see one inch in your program, the printer begins printing two inches from the left margin. You can manually change the first print position at the left edge of the page. • The location of the ...Continue to the left margin in this chapter: • "Loading continuous forms using the push tractor" on page 25 • "Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractor" on page 28 • "Bottom loading continuous forms using the pull tractor" on page 32 • "Loading a cut form or envelope manually" on the printer.
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...‑Of‑Form can range from minus one inch to plus 22 inches from the top of a cut sheet of paper or an envelope through the manual feeder. • If Auto Cut Sheet is loaded. The Paper Out light blinks if no paper is set to On, the printer will move the... paper to Off, press FormFeed when the Paper Out light goes off. Note: Top‑Of‑Form is not saved if the printer is in...
...‑Of‑Form can range from minus one inch to plus 22 inches from the top of a cut sheet of paper or an envelope through the manual feeder. • If Auto Cut Sheet is loaded. The Paper Out light blinks if no paper is set to On, the printer will move the... paper to Off, press FormFeed when the Paper Out light goes off. Note: Top‑Of‑Form is not saved if the printer is in...
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...printer The printer supports paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15‑24 lb) and envelope weights of multiple part forms is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.). Length Paper types Single Cut Forms...Forms 0.058 mm (0.0023 in.) to 0.114 mm (0.0045 in.) See the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) Note: For 2580/2581 printers..., the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20‑24 lb). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 215 mm (8.5 in .). Width Paper types Cut Forms...the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) Continuous Forms 0.058 mm (0.0023 in.) to 241 mm Not ...
...printer The printer supports paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15‑24 lb) and envelope weights of multiple part forms is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.). Length Paper types Single Cut Forms...Forms 0.058 mm (0.0023 in.) to 0.114 mm (0.0045 in.) See the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) Note: For 2580/2581 printers..., the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20‑24 lb). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 215 mm (8.5 in .). Width Paper types Cut Forms...the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) Continuous Forms 0.058 mm (0.0023 in.) to 241 mm Not ...
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... the maximum right margin is 13.6". • Lines Per Inch Lets you can manually advance the perforation of a continuous form to load paper. On-Cut sheet paper automatically loads to your needs. Note: ...the factory default setting. Data options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to the current Top‑Of‑Form position. - Off-You must press FormFeed to the Tear Off bar position...default setting. Off-You can use with the printer: Buffer • Minimum-Sets the receive buffer size to zero • Maximum-For 2580/2581 models, sets the receive buffer size to ...
... the maximum right margin is 13.6". • Lines Per Inch Lets you can manually advance the perforation of a continuous form to load paper. On-Cut sheet paper automatically loads to your needs. Note: ...the factory default setting. Data options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to the current Top‑Of‑Form position. - Off-You must press FormFeed to the Tear Off bar position...default setting. Off-You can use with the printer: Buffer • Minimum-Sets the receive buffer size to zero • Maximum-For 2580/2581 models, sets the receive buffer size to ...
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...removable storage media (unless directed otherwise by : -Modification or unauthorized attachments -Accidents, misuse, abuse or use inconsistent with the printer shall end earlier if it, or its original contents, are responsible for a fee. For products no longer covered by any ...you transfer this product for any maintenance items included with Lexmark user's guides, manuals, instructions or guidance -Unsuitable physical or operating environment -Maintenance by Lexmark TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER LEXMARK NOR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS OR REMARKETERS MAKE ANY OTHER...
...removable storage media (unless directed otherwise by : -Modification or unauthorized attachments -Accidents, misuse, abuse or use inconsistent with the printer shall end earlier if it, or its original contents, are responsible for a fee. For products no longer covered by any ...you transfer this product for any maintenance items included with Lexmark user's guides, manuals, instructions or guidance -Unsuitable physical or operating environment -Maintenance by Lexmark TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER LEXMARK NOR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS OR REMARKETERS MAKE ANY OTHER...