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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 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- Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. and wide-carriage models.
Learning about the printer 5 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- Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. and wide-carriage models.
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... additional options. Feature/function All models 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 cut sheets Enables printing on cut sheets or envelopes Tear...-A • UPC-E • EAN 8 • EAN 13 • PostNet Note: For more information on the Bar code function, see the Technical Reference available on the Lexmark Web site at www...
... additional options. Feature/function All models 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 cut sheets Enables printing on cut sheets or envelopes Tear...-A • UPC-E • EAN 8 • EAN 13 • PostNet Note: For more information on the Bar code function, see the Technical Reference available on the Lexmark Web site at www...
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... when the tractor unit is 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. You can set in the Setup menu or from your program. 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.
... when the tractor unit is 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. You can set in the Setup menu or from your program. 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.
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... of paper you are placed one at a time into the manual feeder. Loading a cut forms Cut forms can be single sheets, envelopes, or multiple-part forms. They are using. 5 Move the paper select lever up to a corresponding setting for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. 3 If continuous...
... of paper you are placed one at a time into the manual feeder. Loading a cut forms Cut forms can be single sheets, envelopes, or multiple-part forms. They are using. 5 Move the paper select lever up to a corresponding setting for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. 3 If continuous...
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... the push tractor" on page 17 • "Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractor" on page 20 • "Bottom loading continuous forms using the pull tractor" on page 23 • "Loading a cut form or envelope manually" on the printer. Notes: • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to On, ...the paper feeds automatically to the Top-Of-Form. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is ...
... the push tractor" on page 17 • "Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractor" on page 20 • "Bottom loading continuous forms using the pull tractor" on page 23 • "Loading a cut form or envelope manually" on the printer. Notes: • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to On, ...the paper feeds automatically to the Top-Of-Form. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is ...
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...: Use the second 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 Off, press FormFeed when the Paper Out light goes off. If a single form is loaded. 2 Move the paper select lever down to the position... pull tractor mode. 8 Press Start/Stop to the current Top-Of-Form. • If Auto Cut Sheet is turned off excess forms, and then press Load/Unload. Note: Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is set and save Top-Of-Form. 7 Close the control panel cover. If the Paper Out light is...
...: Use the second 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 Off, press FormFeed when the Paper Out light goes off. If a single form is loaded. 2 Move the paper select lever down to the position... pull tractor mode. 8 Press Start/Stop to the current Top-Of-Form. • If Auto Cut Sheet is turned off excess forms, and then press Load/Unload. Note: Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is set and save Top-Of-Form. 7 Close the control panel cover. If the Paper Out light is...
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... 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 (22.0...or the Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, the cut form maximum width is 0.36 mm (0.015 in.). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual loading. Paper and specialty media guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The printer supports paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15-...
... 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 (22.0...or the Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, the cut form maximum width is 0.36 mm (0.015 in.). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual loading. Paper and specialty media guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The printer supports paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15-...
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... Right Margin This option lets you set the form length (in an inch from 3 to 8". Data options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to load paper. Eastern European, Baltic, and Middle Eastern language code page configurations can manually advance the perforation of all default settings, press ...and explain the Data options and settings you eject loaded cut sheet paper by holding down specific key combinations when the printer is turned on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. - 437 is the factory default setting. • Auto Cut Sheet Load - Notes: - Off-You...
... Right Margin This option lets you set the form length (in an inch from 3 to 8". Data options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to load paper. Eastern European, Baltic, and Middle Eastern language code page configurations can manually advance the perforation of all default settings, press ...and explain the Data options and settings you eject loaded cut sheet paper by holding down specific key combinations when the printer is turned on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. - 437 is the factory default setting. • Auto Cut Sheet Load - Notes: - Off-You...
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...cut form or envelope manually ...36 Aligning the left margin ...38 Setting Top-of-Form...39 Setting Top‑Of‑Form for continuous forms in push mode 39 Setting Top‑Of‑Form for continuous forms in pull mode 40 Setting Top‑Of‑Form for a cut form or...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 ...
...cut form or envelope manually ...36 Aligning the left margin ...38 Setting Top-of-Form...39 Setting Top‑Of‑Form for continuous forms in push mode 39 Setting Top‑Of‑Form for continuous forms in pull mode 40 Setting Top‑Of‑Form for a cut form or...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 ...
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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 paper used in mathematical equations, including subscript and superscript Code pages Selects the characters and symbols corresponding to enhance flexibility when using different styles of pre‑printed forms. Manual front loading for Load/Unload, Tear...
.... Load/Unload Loads and unloads continuous form paper (tractor fed) Macro function The printer has the capability of paper used in mathematical equations, including subscript and superscript Code pages Selects the characters and symbols corresponding to enhance flexibility when using different styles of pre‑printed forms. Manual front loading for Load/Unload, Tear...
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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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... from the front or the rear of a continuous form to the Tear Off position Note: On is set in the Setup menu or from the front or the bottom of the printer. You can set the Tear Off function to automatic or manual by adjusting the Auto Tear Off Setting in the...to the Tear Off position • Off-Lets you move a continuous form manually to the tear off position. Front loading paper Bottom loading paper Using the Tear Off function Pressing the Tear Off button advances the perforation of the printer. Front loading paper Rear loading paper Paper paths for the push tractor In...
... from the front or the rear of a continuous form to the Tear Off position Note: On is set in the Setup menu or from the front or the bottom of the printer. You can set the Tear Off function to automatic or manual by adjusting the Auto Tear Off Setting in the...to the Tear Off position • Off-Lets you move a continuous form manually to the tear off position. Front loading paper Bottom loading paper Using the Tear Off function Pressing the Tear Off button advances the perforation of the printer. Front loading paper Rear loading paper Paper paths for the push tractor In...
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... came with the option, for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. 3 If continuous forms are currently loaded, tear off the leading edge of paper you are placed one at a time into the manual feeder. A Loading a cut forms Cut forms can be single sheets, envelopes, or multiple-part...
... came with the option, for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. 3 If continuous forms are currently loaded, tear off the leading edge of paper you are placed one at a time into the manual feeder. A Loading a cut forms Cut forms can be single sheets, envelopes, or multiple-part...
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... Notes: • Setting the left margin in the push position with continuous paper. 1 Locate the left margin for continuous forms by the [A symbol. For help, see one inch in your program, the printer begins printing two inches from the left edge of the page. • The location of the [A symbol depends on... Cut Sheet Load is set to On, the paper feeds automatically to the Top‑Of‑Form. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to the left margin setting on the printer. You can manually change the first print position at one of these instructions, the tractor is shown in your...
... Notes: • Setting the left margin in the push position with continuous paper. 1 Locate the left margin for continuous forms by the [A symbol. For help, see one inch in your program, the printer begins printing two inches from the left edge of the page. • The location of the [A symbol depends on... Cut Sheet Load is set to On, the paper feeds automatically to the Top‑Of‑Form. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to the left margin setting on the printer. You can manually change the first print position at one of these instructions, the tractor is shown in your...
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... 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.
... 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.
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For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual loading. Width Paper types Cut Forms Single 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 297 mm (11.7 in.)* Multiple part Envelopes 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 297 mm 152 mm (6.0 in.) to 241 mm (11.7 in.)* (9.5 in.) Continuous Forms 76 mm (3.0 ...(3.0 in.) (no maximum) Not applicable Thickness Paper types Single Multiple part Envelopes Cut 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). Paper and ...
For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual loading. Width Paper types Cut Forms Single 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 297 mm (11.7 in.)* Multiple part Envelopes 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 297 mm 152 mm (6.0 in.) to 241 mm (11.7 in.)* (9.5 in.) Continuous Forms 76 mm (3.0 ...(3.0 in.) (no maximum) Not applicable Thickness Paper types Single Multiple part Envelopes Cut 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). Paper and ...
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... setting. Note: On is installed. The following options to the current Top‑Of‑Form position. - Understanding Setup mode and menu options 51 Paper Handling Options Use the following list items... outline and explain the Data options and settings you can manually advance the perforation of all default settings, press LineFeed from 3 to load paper. On-Cut...the Main menu. 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 64KB or...
... setting. Note: On is installed. The following options to the current Top‑Of‑Form position. - Understanding Setup mode and menu options 51 Paper Handling Options Use the following list items... outline and explain the Data options and settings you can manually advance the perforation of all default settings, press LineFeed from 3 to load paper. On-Cut...the Main menu. 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 64KB or...
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... Western Europe code pages, the 2500 series forms printers include support for characters contained in a variety of the control panel while turning the printer on as described in the standard operating mode. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Raise the Ribbon access cover and manually move the Carrier all the way to one... of these modes, the new set of code pages replaces those supported in the following table. Eastern European support can be enabled via flash download. When the printer is only required if Levant or ...
... Western Europe code pages, the 2500 series forms printers include support for characters contained in a variety of the control panel while turning the printer on as described in the standard operating mode. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Raise the Ribbon access cover and manually move the Carrier all the way to one... of these modes, the new set of code pages replaces those supported in the following table. Eastern European support can be enabled via flash download. When the printer is only required if Levant or ...