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Understanding Setup mode and menu options 39 Using Setup mode...39 Changing menu settings (an example)...40 Main Menu options...41 Main menu options...41 Forms Macro options...42 Data options ...43 Control options...45 Emulation options ...46 Interface options...47 Maintaining the printer 48 Ordering supplies...48 Removing the ribbon cartridge...48 Cleaning the printer...48 Recycling Lexmark products...49 Contents 4
Understanding Setup mode and menu options 39 Using Setup mode...39 Changing menu settings (an example)...40 Main Menu options...41 Main menu options...41 Forms Macro options...42 Data options ...43 Control options...45 Emulation options ...46 Interface options...47 Maintaining the printer 48 Ordering supplies...48 Removing the ribbon cartridge...48 Cleaning the printer...48 Recycling Lexmark products...49 Contents 4
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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 Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- and 24-wire narrow- Learning about the printer 5
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 Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- and 24-wire narrow- Learning about the printer 5
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...Tear off bar 4 Ribbon access cover latch 5 Recessed network button 6 Network connector 7 Optional serial interface knockout 8 Parallel connector 9 USB connector 10 Optional Tractor 2 connector knockout 11 Power cord connector 98 6 7 Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature/...function Multi-speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per inch (cpi) • 12 cpi Draft Courier Gothic 2580/2581 • 440 characters per second ...
...Tear off bar 4 Ribbon access cover latch 5 Recessed network button 6 Network connector 7 Optional serial interface knockout 8 Parallel connector 9 USB connector 10 Optional Tractor 2 connector knockout 11 Power cord connector 98 6 7 Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature/...function Multi-speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per inch (cpi) • 12 cpi Draft Courier Gothic 2580/2581 • 440 characters per second ...
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.../Unload 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 Print Box...on the Lexmark Web site at the perforation • Assists in removing printed continuous forms at www.lexmark.com. Learning about the printer 8 Feature/function All models Load/Unload Loads and unloads continuous form paper (tractor fed) Macro function The printer has the...
.../Unload 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 Print Box...on the Lexmark Web site at the perforation • Assists in removing printed continuous forms at www.lexmark.com. Learning about the printer 8 Feature/function All models Load/Unload Loads and unloads continuous form paper (tractor fed) Macro function The printer has the...
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... is set to On, the printer moves the paper to print continuous forms, line spacing within the first 1.5 inches of the first form may not be uniform. 12 Close the front cover. 13 Press Start/Stop to load the paper to the position. Front loading continuous forms using . 4 Remove the ribbon access cover. 5 Move the...
... is set to On, the printer moves the paper to print continuous forms, line spacing within the first 1.5 inches of the first form may not be uniform. 12 Close the front cover. 13 Press Start/Stop to load the paper to the position. Front loading continuous forms using . 4 Remove the ribbon access cover. 5 Move the...
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... tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and then lock the right tractor. 12 Close the left and right tractor doors. 13 Replace the ribbon access cover. 14 Move the tractor to align the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to the paper width. If necessary, move the...
... tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and then lock the right tractor. 12 Close the left and right tractor doors. 13 Replace the ribbon access cover. 14 Move the tractor to align the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to the paper width. If necessary, move the...
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5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Pull the left and right tractor locking levers up to unlock the tractors. Loading paper 25
5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Pull the left and right tractor locking levers up to unlock the tractors. Loading paper 25
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... to move the left margin on the paper with the [A symbol printed on the rear plate. Loading paper 27 Note: Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is turned off or runs out of the seated position. Note: If not, press Start/Stop until the Ready light is on solid... Close the left and right tractor doors. 11 Replace the ribbon access cover. 12 Move the tractor to align the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to the paper width. If necessary, move the paper to the Top-Of-Form you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper...
... to move the left margin on the paper with the [A symbol printed on the rear plate. Loading paper 27 Note: Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is turned off or runs out of the seated position. Note: If not, press Start/Stop until the Ready light is on solid... Close the left and right tractor doors. 11 Replace the ribbon access cover. 12 Move the tractor to align the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to the paper width. If necessary, move the paper to the Top-Of-Form you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper...
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3 Pull the front cover up and out of the way. 4 Hold down the latching levers while you lift and pull the tractor unit out of the printer. 1 2 1 Tractor unit 2 Latching levers 5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Turn the tractor unit around so that the latching levers are upright, facing you. 7 Place the tractor against the back slant of the printer along the tractor guides. Changing tractor positions 36
3 Pull the front cover up and out of the way. 4 Hold down the latching levers while you lift and pull the tractor unit out of the printer. 1 2 1 Tractor unit 2 Latching levers 5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Turn the tractor unit around so that the latching levers are upright, facing you. 7 Place the tractor against the back slant of the printer along the tractor guides. Changing tractor positions 36
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... . 2 Unplug the power cord from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Cleaning the printer Preparing the printer for cleaning 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Lift the left and right release latches on the ribbon access cover to remove it. 3 Place the ribbon access cover on a flat surface. 4 Set the forms thickness lever to position 7. 5 Squeeze the left...
... . 2 Unplug the power cord from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Cleaning the printer Preparing the printer for cleaning 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Lift the left and right release latches on the ribbon access cover to remove it. 3 Place the ribbon access cover on a flat surface. 4 Set the forms thickness lever to position 7. 5 Squeeze the left...
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...)...48 Setup Mode - Main menu...49 Main menu options...49 Forms Macro options...50 Data options ...51 Control options ...52 Emulation options...54 Interface options...54 Maintaining the printer 56 Ordering supplies...56 Removing the ribbon cartridge...56 Cleaning the printer...56 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Administrative support 58 Restoring the factory default settings...58...
...)...48 Setup Mode - Main menu...49 Main menu options...49 Forms Macro options...50 Data options ...51 Control options ...52 Emulation options...54 Interface options...54 Maintaining the printer 56 Ordering supplies...56 Removing the ribbon cartridge...56 Cleaning the printer...56 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Administrative support 58 Restoring the factory default settings...58...
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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. 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
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... the printer 8 Printer back view 5 1 2 3 4 11 6 10 7 98 Part name 1 Ribbon access cover latch 2 Acoustic flap 3 Tear off bar 4 Ribbon access cover latch 5 Recessed network button 6 Network connector Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is an... 8 Parallel connector 9 USB connector 10 Optional Tractor 2 connector knockout 11 Power cord connector Applying control panel overlays The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500 Series printers have control panel overlays available in the language of your choice: 1 Peel the backing off of the layer 1 label...
... the printer 8 Printer back view 5 1 2 3 4 11 6 10 7 98 Part name 1 Ribbon access cover latch 2 Acoustic flap 3 Tear off bar 4 Ribbon access cover latch 5 Recessed network button 6 Network connector Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is an... 8 Parallel connector 9 USB connector 10 Optional Tractor 2 connector knockout 11 Power cord connector Applying control panel overlays The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500 Series printers have control panel overlays available in the language of your choice: 1 Peel the backing off of the layer 1 label...
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..., FormFeed, Tear Off, and Load/Unload 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 Print Box and line drawings Prints tables...
..., FormFeed, Tear Off, and Load/Unload 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 Print Box and line drawings Prints tables...
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...position. Note: When you are using the pull tractor Make sure the tractor is set to On, the printer moves the paper to the position. Front loading continuous forms using . 4 Remove the ribbon access cover. 5 Move the paper select lever down to the Tear Off bar. Loading paper 28 12 ...that came with the paper thickness you use the push tractor to Top‑Of‑Form and put the printer online. If Auto Tear Off is in the printer, press FormFeed to remove it. 3 Set the forms thickness lever to a setting corresponding with your option for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn ...
...position. Note: When you are using the pull tractor Make sure the tractor is set to On, the printer moves the paper to the position. Front loading continuous forms using . 4 Remove the ribbon access cover. 5 Move the paper select lever down to the Tear Off bar. Loading paper 28 12 ...that came with the paper thickness you use the push tractor to Top‑Of‑Form and put the printer online. If Auto Tear Off is in the printer, press FormFeed to remove it. 3 Set the forms thickness lever to a setting corresponding with your option for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn ...
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... tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and then lock the right tractor. 12 Close the left and right tractor doors. 13 Replace the ribbon access cover. 14 Move the tractor to align the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to the paper width. Note: The distance from...
... tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and then lock the right tractor. 12 Close the left and right tractor doors. 13 Replace the ribbon access cover. 14 Move the tractor to align the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to the paper width. Note: The distance from...
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Loading paper 33 5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Pull the left and right tractor locking levers up to unlock the tractors.
Loading paper 33 5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Pull the left and right tractor locking levers up to unlock the tractors.
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... use. 17 Press Set TOF to set the Top‑Of‑Form. Note: Top‑Of‑Form is not saved if the printer is turned off or runs out of paper when using the pull tractor. 18 Make sure the printer is online, and the Ready light is on solid. Loading paper... tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and then lock the right tractor. 10 Close the left and right tractor doors. 11 Replace the ribbon access cover. 12 Move the tractor to align the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to move the left margin on the paper...
... use. 17 Press Set TOF to set the Top‑Of‑Form. Note: Top‑Of‑Form is not saved if the printer is turned off or runs out of paper when using the pull tractor. 18 Make sure the printer is online, and the Ready light is on solid. Loading paper... tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and then lock the right tractor. 10 Close the left and right tractor doors. 11 Replace the ribbon access cover. 12 Move the tractor to align the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to move the left margin on the paper...
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Changing tractor positions 44 Converting the push tractor to pull tractor position 1 Make sure the printer is off. 2 Make sure paper is not loaded in the printer. 3 Pull the front cover up and out of the way. 4 Hold down the latching levers while you lift and pull the tractor unit out of the printer. 1 2 1 Tractor unit 2 Latching levers 5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Turn the tractor unit around so that the latching levers are upright, facing you. 7 Place the tractor against the back slant of the printer along the tractor guides.
Changing tractor positions 44 Converting the push tractor to pull tractor position 1 Make sure the printer is off. 2 Make sure paper is not loaded in the printer. 3 Pull the front cover up and out of the way. 4 Hold down the latching levers while you lift and pull the tractor unit out of the printer. 1 2 1 Tractor unit 2 Latching levers 5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Turn the tractor unit around so that the latching levers are upright, facing you. 7 Place the tractor against the back slant of the printer along the tractor guides.
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... and right release latches on the ribbon access cover to remove it. 3 Place the ribbon access cover on a flat surface. 4 Set the forms thickness lever to remove dust, ribbon lint, and pieces of the printer. Vacuum any dust from around the printhead and from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Ordering supplies Use the listed...
... and right release latches on the ribbon access cover to remove it. 3 Place the ribbon access cover on a flat surface. 4 Set the forms thickness lever to remove dust, ribbon lint, and pieces of the printer. Vacuum any dust from around the printhead and from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Ordering supplies Use the listed...